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
Private credit funds are dealing with a growing list of problems: credit woes, software-lending concerns, higher redemptions on private funds, and deeply discounted prices on publicly traded ones.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Here’s his advice for dealing with the stress of waiting, whether it’s for potentially dire medical results or the outcome of a job interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
Besides, this ghost did not seem like a very nice person at all, and Ophie was getting awfully tired of dealing with rude people.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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