DEALT (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

dealt (with)

verb

past tense of deal (with)

as in treated

to behave toward in a stated way it's important to deal with others fairly

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as in concerned

to have (something) as a subject matter this textbook deals with the history of France

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For a long time, sleep research has treated the cerebral cortex as a passive follower reacting to signals from the deep brain.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
She was treated with such indifference by the Bordens that, with the exception of Abby, no one bothered to learn her name, calling her by the name of their last servant, Maggie, instead.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of treated

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Take what happened during the Covid-19 pandemic— the Fed, then led by Jerome Powell, was concerned that the pandemic would lead to massive layoffs.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
On the other side is Sharaf with a record of 4-2-0; there is reason to be concerned that Sharaf struggles in this match.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerned

Verb

The court had unsealed an arrest warrant for Ronald Marapon dela Rosa, who served as national police chief under Duterte.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
After Abrahamson was accused in 2003 of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an ex-girlfriend and her friends in a fake investment scheme, he was found guilty of violating his probation and served about seven years in state prison.

— Kevin Fixler September 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of served

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Politics is covered, check; psychology, check — often, as in this Cherry Orchard, leaving little to the imagination.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Thirty minutes later, after a physician examined him, he was pronounced dead and covered with a white sheet.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of covered

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Nate Jaros, vice president of animal care at the aquarium, said this is one of the largest hauls the aquarium has handled in years.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Policies renew, claims get handled, and leadership moves on to more immediate financial priorities.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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