deal in
phrasal verb
dealt in; dealing in; deals in
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."
Examples of deal in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Opting out of his deal in Miami—the first of several times he’s taken advantage of such a clause in his contract—James returned to northern Ohio in 2014 and led the Cavs to their first and only NBA championship in 2016.
—
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 July 2024
The bottom line: Soccer, with its many domestic leagues and international competitions, has the most complex web of rights deals in the U.S.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
Amazon Prime members receive deep discounts on Prime Day deals in mid-July, but membership offers year-round benefits.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 29 June 2024
In serving to both replace and recapitulate a past dog, the business of cloning becomes a kind of scientific magic trick, dealing in the language of cell cultures, cryopreservation, embryo transfers—opaque words for an opaque process.
—Alexandra Horowitz, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for deal in 
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 July 2024
The bottom line: Soccer, with its many domestic leagues and international competitions, has the most complex web of rights deals in the U.S.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024
Amazon Prime members receive deep discounts on Prime Day deals in mid-July, but membership offers year-round benefits.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 29 June 2024
In serving to both replace and recapitulate a past dog, the business of cloning becomes a kind of scientific magic trick, dealing in the language of cell cultures, cryopreservation, embryo transfers—opaque words for an opaque process.
—Alexandra Horowitz, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for deal in
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'deal in.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near deal in
Cite this Entry
“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share