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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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
“I think that when you’re with someone that is in your field, they understand what you’re dealing with on a deeper level,” she told People in 2019.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
But dealing with a rapid run-up in prices is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
She reminded herself she was dealing with fools.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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