DEAL (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

deal (with)

verb

Definition of deal (with)

as in to treat

to behave toward in a stated way it's important to deal with others fairly

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as in to concern

to have (something) as a subject matter this textbook deals with the history of France

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If your go-to bag is a roomy tote, treat yourself to the Medium City Tote by Coach.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
He was then treated by medical staff and was considered stable, police said.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of treat

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One of the most concerning things about the situation is that someone left such an explosive just lying around.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Plummeting immigration is concerning, since our data suggests that immigration was the biggest contributor to Florida’s growth since 2023.

— Karin Brewster, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of concern

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Greg Chavarria resigned in 2024, then Susan Grant served almost a year as acting city manager.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Yybyyb Square-Toe Glove Ballet Flats Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider these glove flats that’ll serve as a conversation-starter and compliment-magnet in your closet.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of serve

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About 55% of injuries happen to people actively handling fireworks, and nearly a quarter of the injuries are to bystanders.

— Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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deal (with)

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