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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 operate
to control the mechanical operation of learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools

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noun

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Recent Examples of handle
Verb
While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025 There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these. Brit Morse, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Noun
He immediately can be seen reaching toward his pant leg before pulling out a silver revolver with a black handle, according to the footage. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 Polaris, the North Star, lies at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, whose stars are rather faint. Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for handle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
  • Grizzly bears would still be managed even after a delisting.
    Christine Peterson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
  • Australia’s oldest operating planetarium is the Melbourne Planetarium, managed by Museums Victoria since 1965.
    Martin Bush, Space.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Demeanor Men’s Linen-blend Shirt Breathable shirts are a summer essential, and luckily, Amazon’s outlet is treating shoppers to this stylish short-sleeve version that’s just $13.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • These drugs also treat heart failure and kidney disease.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Everything from weather satellites to GPS satellites to telecommunications to nuclear missiles and other weapons of war rely on precise timing to operate properly.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
  • The smart device pairs with Alexa, Siri, and Google Home and can be operated via an app.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • All of it is medically supervised and adjusted throughout the stay.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Each student had a spiritual director, and Prevost chose Sister Lyn Osiek, who also supervised his theological-reflection class.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
  • More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Black joined the Checkers as vice president in September 2006 and was promoted to chief operating officer in 2008, when she was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day business operations.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
  • Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Amazon $100 Dick's Sporting Goods Great for upgrading from beginner pickleball paddles, the SLK Evo Power XL 2.0 features a fiberglass face, balanced weight, and comfy grip—now half off for Prime Day.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 9 July 2025
  • The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The information includes names, email, dates of birth and Qantas frequent flyer details.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Thomas, a biological male, previously competed for the UPenn men's swimming team from 2017-20 under the name Will Thomas.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025

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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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