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
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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Countries across the globe are dealing with aging populations and pressure to increase military spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
So the sooner you know what you’re dealing with, the better.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The public explanation from Kean, in an X post attributed to him, is that he’s been dealing with a “personal medical issue” and that he’s expected to return to a full schedule “very soon.”
From Slate • May 16, 2026
The announcement follows the launch of an Ofcom compliance programme in December, assessing whether the biggest social media companies have adequate systems and processes for dealing with reports of illegal hate and terror material.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
These might be words—and they were a sign that she was dealing with amateurs.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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