dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms of dealing

• interaction
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

The scrutiny began in May, when ESPN reported that federal prosecutors and the FBI were investigating the NFLPA’s financial dealings with group-licensing firm OneTeam Partners. —Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026

The lawsuit accuses Shell of reneging on a deal involving a TV show but tells a much broader story of the government influencing Paramount’s business dealings. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026

Goodman said that neither a university’s dealings with the government, nor litigation from private organizations including the ADL, affected a school’s grade. —Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026

So, the Panthers need to plan accordingly, similar to their dealings with left tackle Ickey Ekwonu and running back Jonathon Brooks. —Mike Kaye march 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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