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
  • Around 75,000 people in the study used some type of medication to treat alcohol use disorder.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The misconception that working harder could prevent or treat depression may further stigmatize those who are affected and discourage them from seeking treatment.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of treat
Verb
  • Guidelines concerning street cuts, which is the removal of any portion of the street surface, now guarantee roads are returned to original condition after the cuts are performed.
    Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That’s concerning because at that point in the startup journey, the companies should be transitioning from finding a product-market fit to developing robust sales pipelines and managing cash in a sustainable way.
    Marc Schröder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of concern
Verb
  • Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek and can be reached at [email protected] or 480-271-0646.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of cover
Verb
  • Qatar Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Penske Media Corporation CEO Jay Penske served as hosts.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Gallant served as defense minister until this month, when Netanyahu fired him after months of clashes over domestic politics and Israel’s war effort.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of serve
Verb
  • Both exhibitions are a big jumble of things brought to bear on cultural history, a subject better handled through texts.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Knowing the scale of this propulsion system bolstered my confidence that the vessel could handle what was coming.
    Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of handle
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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