DEALS (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

deals (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deal (with)

as in treats

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

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as in concerns

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

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Shania Twain treats fans to a special one-night-only performance through SiriusXM in New York City on July 23.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
An acquirer who treats the lower multiple as a bargain without adjusting the underwriting approach is buying the risk without the compensation.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of treats

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The study incorporates data from 2021 through 2024, and mostly concerns 2023 model-year vehicles.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 30 July 2026
According to the complaint, Grigsby attempted to tell Martinez that concerns about a defense attorney’s performance should be directed to supervisors rather than discussed in open court.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of concerns

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Currently, Steinmeyer serves as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Appropriations related to Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation and Revenue.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The latter is located in the center of the ship and truly serves as the heartbeat of Beyond.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of serves

Verb

This one covers more surface area on my face, and even comes with exciting new modes like the masking mode to elevate my skincare.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 July 2026
TikTok Shop beauty sales exploded during the first quarter of 2026, growing more than 80%, according to Tubefilter, a digital media company that covers the creator economy, YouTube, and the online video industry.

— Howard Cohen July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of covers

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Warner says Neo handles three critical tasks which include inventorying every piece of agentic software installed; assessing how each is configured; and, enforcing policies on what each is permitted to do.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 24 July 2026
The Kremlin has denied that Wildberries handles military supplies.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 July 2026

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