deal (with)

verb

Definition of deal (with)next
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)
  1. treat
  2. concern
  3. cover
  4. serve
  5. handle
Verb
  • As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Even though young adults’ credit scores often dovetail closely with their parents’ scores, many institutions treat credit scores as personal measures of financial savvy and character.
    Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Baun’s absorption of play-relaying duties will allow Burks or Trotter to be mainly concerned with their own assignments.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:52 p.m.
    Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of concern
Verb
  • Although the inner-motivation stuff is well covered, those who admire Warren’s acumen within the music industry could wish the running time was just a little more padded, to cover some side angles that aren’t much addressed.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Elise Devlin is a content producer for The Athletic, covering sports leadership and personal development.
    Elise Devlin, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of cover
Verb
  • Trudeau has served as Canada’s prime minister for nine years and led the Liberal Party for 11.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For evening meals, the menu switches up a notch with moreish standouts including Prawn Ceviche, Red Coconut Curry and Braised Lamb Shank served with dates and black chickpeas.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Then there’s Eilidh Muir, who handles our Irish whisky and some of our really old Scotches.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Publisher makes creating flyers and brochures a breeze, while Access handles your database needs like a pro.
    StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of handle
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