as in loads
a considerable amount
there is a great deal of waste in government
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
we made a deal to cooperate on the next assignment
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as in sales
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
we closed the deal for the house last week
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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
if the other party backs out of the deal after it's signed, you can sue
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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
we don't yet know what the deal is with the new manager
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as in bargains
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
that mail-order sweater isn't such a great deal after you factor in the cost of shipping and handling
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as in trades
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiates
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of deals
David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling for more spring fashion deals at QVC.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Check back with Forbes early next week for a list of deals and specials to make the day a little less taxing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Read on for deals on sets of Le Creuset’s Essential, Signature, and Classic cookware, along with on-sale colanders, mixing bowls, stoneware mugs, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Check back with Forbes early next week for a list of deals and specials to make the day a little less taxing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The Biden administration tried and failed to block numerous tech deals, including Meta’s purchase of a small virtual reality start-up, Within.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling for more spring fashion deals at QVC.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Check back with Forbes early next week for a list of deals and specials to make the day a little less taxing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Read on for deals on sets of Le Creuset’s Essential, Signature, and Classic cookware, along with on-sale colanders, mixing bowls, stoneware mugs, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Check back with Forbes early next week for a list of deals and specials to make the day a little less taxing.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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