dealing
Americannoun
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Usually dealings. relations; business.
frequent dealings; commercial dealings.
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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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But consumers have remained cautious, and retailers over this decade have already been dealing with tariffs and spikes in energy and shipping costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The Lakers are also dealing with an injury to guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last six games because of a right ankle contusion and will be sidelined for the game Sunday at Dallas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
They're sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they're just like us.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
She will also pray for people dealing with personal struggles and their "own version of the dark", such as illness or bereavement.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
"Whatever we are dealing with here," he said, "it is certain that the words have not come to us by chance. They give us instructions, and a warning."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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