handing down

verb

Definition of handing downnext
present participle of hand down
1
as in passing (down)

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2
as in reporting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing down
  1. informing
  2. notifying
  3. disclosing
  4. revealing
  5. imparting
  6. showing
  7. advising
Verb
  • Southeastern supermarket chain Publix separately shared a notice informing customs that recalled MadeGood Mixed Berry, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Drizzle Birthday Cake granola bar varieties were sold at Publix and Publix GreenWise Market stores.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Public Citizen says Oz has violated the FTC's endorsement disclosure and influencer marketing guidelines by not informing his millions of online followers about his financial ties to iHerb while frequently posting about the company.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of informing
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  • Smart watches can be useful in notifying emergency medical services if the person should be alone and become incapacitated after a fall or brain bleed.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The subpoenas were issued to third-party service providers, and included gag orders preventing them from notifying the congressional officials that their records had been subpoenaed.
    Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of notifying
Verb
  • Like with congressional officials, the third-party service providers were barred from disclosing that the records had been subpoenaed.
    Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Once the biometric data is validated, the agent receives a pass/fail notification, ensuring that only legitimate requests are approved without disclosing any sensitive personal information.
    Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of disclosing
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  • Its combination of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid intensively hydrates skin, revealing a bouncier texture, while the antioxidant evens tone and boosts radiance.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Their influence flows not from traditional authority but from strategic positions at the nexus of change, revealing a new and potentially more consequential kind of power.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • The wood in this region, characterized by its cool, humid climate, grows with a tight grain, ideal for slowly imparting flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cow's milk is most commonly used for blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Stilton, while Roquefort is made from sheep's milk, imparting a creamy, rich flavor.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of imparting
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  • Many consumers are embracing these developments, showing a growing desire for more meaningful connections with brands that make product discovery easier and offer compelling incentives.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, consistency in both results and integrity can help bridge the gap, showing that your values align with the company’s legacy and aspirations.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of showing
Verb
  • The company equips delivery drivers with hyper-specific data on millions of addresses throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, advising them of where to park and which entrance of a building to go through for the most efficient delivery.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He is accused of advising South Korean President President Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law and deploying troops to the National Assembly to prevent lawmakers from voting on the measure.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of advising
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