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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As online sports betting surges in popularity and visibility, many Gen Zers are treating what was once a casual pastime as an investment strategy.

— Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
There's a tricky tonal balance in treating the lawyers' gasp-inducing ruthlessness as entertaining and even amusing while also allowing its consequences to be clear.

— Linda Holmes, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of treating

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This shortage is especially concerning given Arkansas' diabetes burden.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning Minnesota’s Somali community and the Somali population at large in America.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerning

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LinkerBot says its brushless motors and worm-gear transmission support fine movements for applications such as precision assembly and handling fragile objects.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The technology, which is capable of handling complex on-demand production at scale, promises EU brands a more sustainable and secure supply of clothes for a total cost that is comparable with outsourcing production to Asia.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of handling

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Three years on, the worst security failure in Israel's history now threatens to end the career of its longest-serving prime minister.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Vance Boelter is already serving a federal life sentence for the attack on Minnesota lawmakers that killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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dealing (with)

deal (out)

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