handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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Keep those tickets handy, once the Mega Millions releases its results, all winners will be posted here.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
In fact, Depp has an upcoming getaway to look forward to, where such easy-breezy ensembles will come in handy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 May 2024
And for more hacks to common gardening problems, shop more handy weeding tools below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
His skills at passing through flames and holding his breath underwater, his agility in evading swords and feigning gunplay all come in handy in actual fights for his life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Keep that rain gear handy as a cluster of thunderstorms is approaching the Kansas City area, bringing heavy rains, gusty winds and small hail, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
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Paracord, short for parachute cord, is a versatile tool that every outdoor enthusiast should keep handy, especially when venturing into the backcountry.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Did anyone win Powerball? Keep those tickets handy, once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.
—USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
From comfortable shoes to a waterproof phone case, here are 17 cruise essentials in my Amazon cart that would come in handy on your next trip, too.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
In fact, Depp has an upcoming getaway to look forward to, where such easy-breezy ensembles will come in handy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 May 2024
And for more hacks to common gardening problems, shop more handy weeding tools below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
His skills at passing through flames and holding his breath underwater, his agility in evading swords and feigning gunplay all come in handy in actual fights for his life.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Keep that rain gear handy as a cluster of thunderstorms is approaching the Kansas City area, bringing heavy rains, gusty winds and small hail, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
Here are 25 ingenious uses for it | Survival
SHARE
Paracord, short for parachute cord, is a versatile tool that every outdoor enthusiast should keep handy, especially when venturing into the backcountry.
—Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Did anyone win Powerball? Keep those tickets handy, once the Powerball releases the results, all winners will be posted here.
—USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
From comfortable shoes to a waterproof phone case, here are 17 cruise essentials in my Amazon cart that would come in handy on your next trip, too.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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