dealing

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noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ How to pronounce dealing (audio)
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1
: method of business : manner of conduct
2
dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

dealing

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present participle of deal entry 1

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Noun There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides. He has a reputation for fair dealing.
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Todd tells the story of Oriah (Ry) Pera, a 22-year-old dealing with chronic health issues, including tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 But there’s minimal friction or anxiety in their day-to-day dealings. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 And the Jeffrey Epstein files, which have exposed the late financier’s private network and financial dealings, have only lent credence to QAnon theories among believers. — Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Trump’s dealings with Carney and Canada are not how one relates to a friend. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dealing

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Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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dealing

noun
1
plural : friendly or business relations
dealings with an automobile agency
2
: a way of acting or of doing business
fair dealing
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