1
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deal (with)
Verb
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Skye said that the older Reeves treated her kindly.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025 -
The wrong way to go about things is to treat innovation as an initiative, something to launch when market pressures mount.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, many experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, used in electronics, wiring and even plumbing could be just as concerning.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
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A couple of neighbors concerned about Nantwi used to attend his court hearings, Ricco said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Since the sun is never fully covered, viewers must always look at a partial solar eclipse while wearing protective glasses.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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Masataka Yoshida has been serving as DH in spring games but is still working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery and has not started throwing.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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But unlike oil or even cabbage, crypto does not serve the core functioning of society.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, smaller, specialized models are derived from these larger models to handle specific tasks efficiently.—
Amit Verma,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the Oval Office on March 6, Trump was asked what department or agency would handle student loans if the Department of Education was dismantled.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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