as in direct
actively and personally involved in something
Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.
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Recent Examples of hands-on
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Highlights include live music and activities such as rock painting and hands-on STEM with a curiosity cube along with fresh produce and local vendors, including farmers, producers, artisans and makers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Once the room reaches approximately 400 degrees, crews enter the building for hands-on training.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
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Parker said hands-on father involvement can make all the difference.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
Highlights include live music and activities such as rock painting and hands-on STEM with a curiosity cube along with fresh produce and local vendors, including farmers, producers, artisans and makers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Once the room reaches approximately 400 degrees, crews enter the building for hands-on training.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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Laser direct infrared imaging—an advanced form of microscopy using laser light—was used to detect and count the microplastic particles in each bird's lungs.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Zelenskyy blocked access to Truth Social in Ukraine A Feb. 20 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims a social media platform launched years ago by President Donald Trump is no longer available in a certain country.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Assist/little Lake Fire has burned four acres of private land after being active for seven hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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This process continues until a film achieves more than half of the active votes, thereby winning Best Picture.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The money could give him a significant edge with just four months to go until the primary election.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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The interface consists of selecting a primary tool and then a contextual menu at the bottom of the screen with the options for that tool.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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