dealing

1 of 2

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

dealing

2 of 2

present participle of deal entry 1

Synonyms of dealing

Noun

• interaction
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

Noun

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But both have partly backtracked since then, saying Amtrak needs to be more transparent in its dealings with Bridgeport and Chinatown neighbors. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Drug-dealing, drug-taking and turf wars are said to be behind rising crime. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The government’s ability to compel him to testify could be especially significant because of his proximity to Maduro and his knowledge of Venezuela’s international financial dealings. — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Black has not been charged with wrongdoing in connection with his dealings with Epstein. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dealing

• dealing box
• double-dealing
• self-dealing

Rhymes for dealing

• ceiling
• feeling
• healing
• heeling
• keeling
• kneeling
• pealing
• peeling
• reeling
• sealing
• squealing
• stealing

Kids Definition

dealing

noun

1

plural : friendly or business relations

dealings with an automobile agency

2

: a way of acting or of doing business

fair dealing