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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat
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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
tall buildings rose on either hand nothing but wide open space on either hand
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as in employe
one who works for another for wages or a salary
the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season
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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
writes with a flowing, old-fashioned hand
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as in control
usually hands plural
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in possession
hands plural
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the downstairs tenant gave us a hand getting the heavy dresser up the stairs
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
once she got her own place, the young woman showed that she was quite a hand at interior decoration
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as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
the subpoena required a lawyer's hand
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hand
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Ace Rivington, AG, Joe’s Jeans, Hudson and more have coordinating clothing deliveries and drives to get new merchandise into the hands of people displaced by the fires.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal, secured Wednesday just days before President Joe Biden was set to hand the reins of the White House to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, was confirmed by both men as well as Hamas and mediators Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Among the issues at hand are tariffs, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, competition in China and from Chinese automakers, technological leaps, changing consumer preferences and global economic shifts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Ace Rivington, AG, Joe’s Jeans, Hudson and more have coordinating clothing deliveries and drives to get new merchandise into the hands of people displaced by the fires.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal, secured Wednesday just days before President Joe Biden was set to hand the reins of the White House to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, was confirmed by both men as well as Hamas and mediators Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there is widespread agreement that 2025 is already the year of agentic and physical AI.Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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According to Peter’s report, FWC investigators also found a Costa sunglasses case with drug paraphernalia in it, including needles, a syringe, a spook, cotton balls and a synthetic opioid pill prescribed to people trying to kick opiate addiction.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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This cannot even be produced by a standard #12 modern tattoo needle, which is 0.35 millimeters thick.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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What’s changed is the Leafs are no longer a possession team (24th in the league).James Mirtle, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to Second Spectrum, the Warriors scored just 0.83 points per possession on 53 half-court possessions against the Heat’s zone defense.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
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State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Legal experts stress the importance of maintaining public confidence in the judicial process while balancing the operational needs of the presidency.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, those users would likely be unable to update or redownload the app after that date, multiple legal experts said.CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The song blends Swims’ heartfelt vocals with Giveon’s signature deep tones, creating a rich contrast accentuated by tight harmonies in the track’s latter half.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
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These include the use of digital signatures to ensure invoice authenticity and event registration to document all invoice modifications, creating a clear audit trail.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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