Synonyms

dealing

American

[dee-ling] / ˈdi lɪŋ /

noun

Usually dealings. relations; business.

frequent dealings; commercial dealings.
conduct in relations to others; treatment.

honest dealing.

Other Word Forms

predealing noun
underdealing noun

Etymology

Origin of dealing

First recorded in 1250–1300, dealing is from the Middle English word deling. See deal ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The 19-year-old has been dealing with a back issue, which forced him to pull out of warm-up events in Brisbane and Adelaide.

From Barron's

It took shrewd talent spotting and plenty of dealing in the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal

He urged people to be "mindful that we are dealing with teenagers" and "refrain from comment and speculation where possible, including on social media".

From BBC

Doncic, who underwent an MRI and is listed as day-to-day, was dealing with the injury all of last week despite playing against the Kings, Hawks and Hornets.

From Los Angeles Times

He insisted at the time that his decision had nothing to do with Palace's transfer dealings, after news captain Marc Guehi was set to sign for Manchester City broke on the same day.

From BBC

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