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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in to oversee
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
likes to go by the handle "Champ"
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as in nickname
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
since it seemed decreed that every new firefighter have a handle, his was soon "Hulk"
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Recent Examples of handle
Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
It hasn't been specified what would be covered in the second movie or how the abuse allegations would be handled.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The video, posted by an anti-Israel influencer on TikTok with handle @finessefave, showed Seinfeld leaving the Knicks game Wednesday in New York City as the team competes in the NBA finals.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Some types, like oakleaf, handle heat better than others.
—Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
It hasn't been specified what would be covered in the second movie or how the abuse allegations would be handled.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Noun
Don't cut off too much to leave a portion for the handle.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The video, posted by an anti-Israel influencer on TikTok with handle @finessefave, showed Seinfeld leaving the Knicks game Wednesday in New York City as the team competes in the NBA finals.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Every day horse carriages are operating in the park is a day the safety of New Yorkers is in jeopardy.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Gwisdalla said that federal authorities will oversee the investigation, and the suspects will likely face federal charges.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Trump has already slashed the FEMA workforce by 20% during his second term and kept top positions at the agency — including the administrator overseeing the region Illinois is part of — vacant.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Wider wheel positioning enhances tire grip at turn-in and cornering traction.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch has a brand new look, more space, and a name honoring a community leader who made a lasting impact in Denver.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Authorities have not officially released the names of victims, but Fischer was identified in social media posts by family and friends.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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