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dealt

[delt] / dɛlt /
ADJECTIVE
distributed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriated assigned dispersed scattered shared
STRONG
allocated allotted apportioned budgeted diffuse dispensed divided rationed
WEAK
doled out given away handed out spread evenly
ADJECTIVE
served
Synonyms
STRONG
apportioned furnished offered prepared provided supplied

Example Sentences

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GE HealthCare has dealt with sluggish demand, tariffs, and high inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

As one of the most popular musicians, Swift has dealt with her share of unauthorized AI-generated content.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

There were a lot of moving parts in Verizon Communications’ first-quarter earnings report as the company dealt with the impacts of a recently closed acquisition and a network outage.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The Environment Agency, which is responsible for dealing with the largest and most hazardous waste dumps, said it dealt with 98 incidents last year.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“The underlying bonds were collapsing and all the people we’d dealt with were saying we’ll give you two points,” said Charlie.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis