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as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
as in enjoyment
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 provides
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 passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaves
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 Synonyms for hands
Noun
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As a majority shareholder, Emerson has a lot of control in this situation.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025 -
That sense of helplessness and loss of control reminded me of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the odometer shows, the Shelby Mustang gave some driving enjoyment, too. Click here for more photos of the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Investors can start out by analyzing the contents of a fund’s portfolio, getting a better grasp of how many of the holdings are below investment grade and how many are simply not rated.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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Just like a great football game, success in AR takes teamwork, preparation and a firm grasp of strategy.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her paw print and nose print memorial are one of my most cherished possessions (along with other pet memorials), which is why seeing Oliver's print abandoned in a store felt so heartbreaking.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Among the substantiated complaints not reflected on the website: selling a ward’s car and donating the ward’s possessions to charity without a judge’s order, and isolating wards from their family and friends.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Soft power vacuum As Trump dismantles the US foreign aid sector – freezing funding to global education, health and development programs – some English-language arms of Chinese state media released scathing critiques of such assistance.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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The 39-year-old can be seen pulling the 56-year-old closer to her, wrapping her arm around his neck, before almost kissing one another.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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