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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt (with)
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Iglesias withdrew his name from Spain international duty until there were material changes in how the women’s side were treated.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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But not everyone is concerned, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has brushed off demands for short-term ROI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Should people experiencing these symptoms be concerned about their future cognitive health?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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After earning his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees, Geeslin served as superintendent there until retiring in 2025.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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His father, Gary Kubiak, served as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013 and the Denver Broncos from 2015 to 2016, while his younger brother, Klay, is the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Quarterback Eli Manning also was a high-profile top-15 finalist who lost in the voting, which is conducted by a panel of 50 voters — most of them media members who have covered the NFL for many years.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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And looking at this area that was covered in ugly graffiti is such a welcome change.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wheeled robots handled industrial workflows such as grocery picking, container movement, and packing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The investigation into Bezalel Zini was handled by Israeli police instead of the Shin Bet because of the relationship between the two men.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dealt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt%20%28with%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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