deal with

phrasal verb

dealt with; dealing with; deals with

1

: to be about (something) : to have (something) as a subject

Her speech dealt with health care and the nation's economy.

The film deals with some serious issues.

2

: to make business agreements with (someone)

He deals fairly with all his customers.

Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.

3

: to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)

The government dealt harshly with the rebels.

I'll deal with you later.

We weren't able/equipped/prepared to deal with such a large crowd of people.

4

: to accept or try to accept (something that is true and cannot be changed)

She's still trying to deal with his death.

The weather is bad, but we'll just have to deal with it.

Examples of deal with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Zelensky during a press gaggle in the Oval Office questioned the value of seeking peace deals with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that Ukraine had already signed such deals with Russia and Putin ignored them. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025

Firefly's Blue Ghost is flying under a $93 million deal with NASA signed in 2021 and appears to be in fine shape, capturing stunning photos from the moon's surface after a smooth landing. —Tariq Malik, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2025

They are thrust into a daily existence of dealing with complex medical issues, doctors, health insurance companies, and advocating for their ill child. —Friends Of Karen, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Suggs is dealing with a trochlea injury in his left knee and will be out indefinitely, the Magic announced early Friday night. —Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 1 Mar. 2025