deal in
phrasal verb
dealt in; dealing in; deals in
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."
Examples of deal in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The country began to stop resisting the pull of gravity after the Second World War, negotiating the landmark Auto Pact trade deal in 1965.
—
Stephen Maher, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The multiyear commitment is the biggest partnership deal in Williams’ 48-year history.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The Royals will look to replace right-hander Brady Singer as he was dealt in the India trade.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Rather than deal in reality, however, the editorial board sang a decidedly different tune about government and the economy last spring.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for deal in 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Stephen Maher, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The multiyear commitment is the biggest partnership deal in Williams’ 48-year history.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The Royals will look to replace right-hander Brady Singer as he was dealt in the India trade.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
Rather than deal in reality, however, the editorial board sang a decidedly different tune about government and the economy last spring.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for deal in
Dictionary Entries Near deal in
Cite this Entry
“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share