dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms

• commerce
• interaction
• intercourse
• 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

That perception could boost his reputation in future business dealings and endorsements. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025

In fact, as the historian Jennifer M. Miller has observed, Trump’s dealings with Japan were more complicated. —Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 16 June 2025

This approach is well-documented in various negotiations, including labor disputes, service recovery situations, divorces, legal dealings and high-level investor conversations. —Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

As chair of the House Oversight committee, Comer oversaw a long-running investigation trying to connect President Biden to the business dealings of his son Hunter. —Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 4 June 2025

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