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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
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Two basic-but-functional hand pockets and a semi-elastic waist round out this hiking kit staple.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) handed his Democratic foes another last-minute gift on Friday by suggesting Republicans would try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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The company does not anticipate significant capital expenditures beyond those related to acquisitions and expects to fund ongoing operations through cash on hand and operating cash flows.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Two basic-but-functional hand pockets and a semi-elastic waist round out this hiking kit staple.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Trump has sought to counteract these claims by arguing his donor and ally Musk will be handed control over government resources in order to slash $2 trillion in costs by eliminating entire federal agencies and gutting the government workforce.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) handed his Democratic foes another last-minute gift on Friday by suggesting Republicans would try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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In the mountains, the system arriving Wednesday was expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow above 5,500 feet west of state Highway 395 and 1-4 inches of snow on the west side of Lake Tahoe, according to the weather service.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The headband has similar, but lighter, padding under the center, with more rigid sections also covered in microfiber on the sides just above the earcup mounting points.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Celebrities have weighed in on the 2024 presidential race in a variety of ways, with some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood hoping their backing can move the needle this November.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Did Swift's endorsement for Harris move the needle for Democrats?Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chan, a mathematics student based in Australia at the time, said he was frustrated by the lack of a good handwriting app on the tablet.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the Instagram photo the former Take That singer shared, their final email exchange from 2022 is represented with handwriting.Jade Gomez, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Two potential newcomers to the Wyoming State Legislature, Democrat Jen Solis and Republican Gary Brown, will wrestle for control of the district that Spans North-Central Cheyenne.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the drive, the bus lost control, veered off a hilly road and fell into a river about 200 feet below the road, senior state official Deepak Rawat told the AP.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Commanders will take over for their first possession on their own 34.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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However, some tax experts say that higher tariffs would cause a financial burden on low- to moderate-income taxpayers due to the potential for higher consumer costs.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Viewers can catch Kornacki's signature, in-depth analysis of election results live on Peacock, NBC's streaming service.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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In years past, county elections officials may not have needed the full 28 days to contact voters with signature issues and certify elections.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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