DEALING (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

dealing (with)

verb

Definition of dealing (with)

present participle of deal (with)

as in being (to)

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

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as in concerning

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

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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of treating

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Last month, six women interviewed by the Times described concerning behavior by Platner, including excessive drinking, infidelity, and, in one account, physical intimidation.

— Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Most concerning to Slok is what happens if this gap grows as AI deployment and productivity gains continue to sputter.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of concerning

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Reframe retained a local contractor who is handling the project from permitting to landscaping.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
This long history of adaptation explains why our hands are both strong and highly precise, capable of handling everything from heavy lifting to delicate tasks.

— Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of handling

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Two Latinos are running in this year’s election to replace Councilmember Curren Price, who is Black and retiring after serving the maximum three terms.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

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dealings

dealing (with)

deal (out)

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