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)
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After appearing to be instantly knocked unconscious, she was quickly moved and treated by medics trackside as the race continued.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Meanwhile, gender-affirming care, endorsed by every major medical association to treat gender dysphoria for youth, is barred in 26 states and by Trump’s executive order.—
Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin,
Them,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plus, top economist Diane Swonk on what most concerns her about the economy right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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
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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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Cranial prostheses serve a similar purpose and should receive equal consideration.—
Nathan Kattapuram,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Pete Marocco, a Trump administration political appointee who was serving as deputy head of USAID, disclosed the change in the email to State Department staff.—
Matt Brown and Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The policy lays out a process for handling complaints, allows district administrators to implement the policy and directs questions about it to the superintendent.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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In 2021, Saint-Cyr's sister joined the business to handle finances.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
19 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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