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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The era of treating supply chain efficiency as the primary metric is over.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Read a physical book without treating it as something to check off a list.

— Allison Palmer July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 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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dealing (with)

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