handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 
ˈhan(d)-lər
1
: one that handles something
2
a
: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal
especially
: a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials
b
: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer
c
: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign
Examples of handler in a Sentence
a dog handler and breeder
a politician and his handlers
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The obedience classic will feature 257 dog and handler teams, including 70 breeds from over 37 states.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Change out air handler filters regularly.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025
This sends his team of handlers scurrying to deal with the fallout of the fight and the financial consequences of him leaving the project.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Simmons claimed Strait had no idea and had to ask his handlers if this was true.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Change out air handler filters regularly.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacbee.com, 10 Dec. 2025
This sends his team of handlers scurrying to deal with the fallout of the fight and the financial consequences of him leaving the project.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Simmons claimed Strait had no idea and had to ask his handlers if this was true.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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