as in loads
a considerable amount
there is a great deal of waste in government
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
we made a deal to cooperate on the next assignment
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as in sales
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
we closed the deal for the house last week
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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
if the other party backs out of the deal after it's signed, you can sue
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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
we don't yet know what the deal is with the new manager
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as in bargains
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
that mail-order sweater isn't such a great deal after you factor in the cost of shipping and handling
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as in trades
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiates
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of deals
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
All-cash, no-contingency deals trade a bit of headline price for certainty, speed, and operating freedom the day after close.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The situation mirrored a pattern previously reported by Sportico, in which Colvin signed high-dollar deals but then failed to follow through on payment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Future deals could include Saudi Arabia; Wright said back in April that early talks on such a deal were underway.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Milam’s Market deals Milam’s Market has deals and BOGOs at its seven Miami-Dade locations, including in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Springs and Coconut Grove.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Platforms raised over $216 million across 11 deals this year compared to just $80m in 2024, minting a few unicorns in the process.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Trinity, which deals almost exclusively in growth-stage companies, operates under a five-pronged model.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The city’s decision deals a major blow to Mayor Francis Suarez.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more Reebok sneaker deals worth shopping at Target’s Labor Day Sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Many countries have sought to negotiate to remove or reduce the tariffs, some have made deals, while others have enforced counter tariffs.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
All-cash, no-contingency deals trade a bit of headline price for certainty, speed, and operating freedom the day after close.
—Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The situation mirrored a pattern previously reported by Sportico, in which Colvin signed high-dollar deals but then failed to follow through on payment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Future deals could include Saudi Arabia; Wright said back in April that early talks on such a deal were underway.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Milam’s Market deals Milam’s Market has deals and BOGOs at its seven Miami-Dade locations, including in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Springs and Coconut Grove.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Platforms raised over $216 million across 11 deals this year compared to just $80m in 2024, minting a few unicorns in the process.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
When asked for comment, Local 42 attorney Raymond Salva told The Star that the union deals strictly with issues involving the collective bargaining agreement, not the behavior of members.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Trinity, which deals almost exclusively in growth-stage companies, operates under a five-pronged model.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
The city’s decision deals a major blow to Mayor Francis Suarez.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more Reebok sneaker deals worth shopping at Target’s Labor Day Sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
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The blockchain lender trades under the symbol FIGR.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The stock, which trades under the symbol CNSRF, is up 116% in six months and is 7% from the high hit on Wednesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains union contracts on behalf of studios and streamers, was very quick to send a statement on Friday about the election results.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Faulí now runs a team of eleven architects, and also negotiates the politics of a project that has numerous stakeholders.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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If a publisher on the platform bites, the author then negotiates a publishing deal with them.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whole Earth Brands, a company that sells a variety of sweeteners, is anticipating a 100% increase in organic sugar costs, according to company president Nigel Willerton.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The brand sells plain and flavored cottage cheeses, such as strawberry and pineapple, as well as sour cream and cream cheese product lines.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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