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
Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
The Futures Center will serve as a space for students and professionals to apply their research through hands-on experiences with technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical engineering and robotics.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
An old-fashioned swing sign out front of the Spanish Revival building belies the modern child education center inside, where children participate in age-appropriate hands-on learning experiences, critical thinking exercises and early literacy activities.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
This hands-on exposure sparked Wozniak’s creativity and curiosity, ultimately leading him to become one of the most influential innovators in tech.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Her zeal for fashion was even hands-on during runway shows — although that tactile approach was always done with impeccable manners that were no doubt gleaned during her schoolgirl years at the prestigious Miss Porter’s School.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
The Futures Center will serve as a space for students and professionals to apply their research through hands-on experiences with technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical engineering and robotics.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
An old-fashioned swing sign out front of the Spanish Revival building belies the modern child education center inside, where children participate in age-appropriate hands-on learning experiences, critical thinking exercises and early literacy activities.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
This hands-on exposure sparked Wozniak’s creativity and curiosity, ultimately leading him to become one of the most influential innovators in tech.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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The claim: Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO was scheduled to testify against Nancy Pelosi for insider trading A Dec. 7 Threads post (direct link, archive link) claims to share news of a connection between the victim of a high-profile shooting and the former Democratic Speaker of the House.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The follow-up also offers another chance to discuss any additional questions or concerns without the high-pressure atmosphere of a direct closing attempt.David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This announcement comes as Cole continues an active year in music.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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That left guitarist Angus Young as the last active member of AC/DC’s Back in Black lineup.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the epidemic, prescription pills were the primary cause of death.CBS News, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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While the primary cause of these rifts is often tied to something a relative said or did, 1 in 5 directly cite political differences as the reason.Joshua Coleman and Will Johnson, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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