dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms

• commerce
• interaction
• intercourse
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

This remark, coupled with his past business dealings and resistance to financial scrutiny, has fueled speculation that the program may serve as a gateway for the ultra-wealthy—particularly those with connections to Trump—to secure U.S. residency with minimal oversight. —Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

The city Conflicts of Interest Board released reports on his business dealings. —S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025

That policy was avidly promoted by a number of American oil businessmen who have dealings in Venezuela, led by Harry Sargeant III, a Florida tycoon with close ties to the Republican Party. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Knight has long maintained a complicated relationship with the rap world and often expressed distrust of those who had dealings with Tupac during the latter’s time at Death Row Records. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dealing

• dealing box
• double-dealing
• self-dealing

Rhymes for dealing

• ceiling
• feeling
• healing
• heeling
• keeling
• kneeling
• pealing
• peeling
• reeling
• sealing
• squealing
• stealing

Kids Definition

dealing

noun

1

plural : friendly or business relations

dealings with an automobile agency

2

: a way of acting or of doing business

fair dealing