1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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2
as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
That’s where practicing against a QB like McComb comes in handy.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Be sure to have key documentation handy.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Curvilinear mastery, however, comes in handy.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The kitchen, in addition to having plenty of counter space with a butcher-block finish, has a window that’ll come in handy if things get a little smoky.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Be sure to have key documentation handy.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Curvilinear mastery, however, comes in handy.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The kitchen, in addition to having plenty of counter space with a butcher-block finish, has a window that’ll come in handy if things get a little smoky.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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While convenient, fitness devices aren't always 100% accurate and may have varying degrees of error.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
20 Sep. 2025
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Fares vary by Zone, with contactless payments offering the most convenient way to pay.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Benak, an undersized but skilled rookie, skated more than 16 minutes versus Winnipeg on Sunday.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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Major tech firms, for example, famously rely on H-1B visas to fill highly skilled roles with personnel recruited from India and China, among other countries.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 1775, our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of creating an institution that could bind the nation together and foster secure and accessible communications between every community in America.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Quince’s business model cuts out traditional middlemen like distributors to offer these high-quality materials like cashmere and silk at budget-friendly, accessible prices.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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From the cool, dank blue-gray tones of Maria’s basement to the clever signage that adorns the schoolroom walls, the production mechanics work to pull viewers further into this high stakes character study.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Regular maintenance is unavoidable, and robots are the only tools capable of performing it safely.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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This team is not even capable of winning the AFC West.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Setting boundaries requires a balance of self-awareness and skillful communication.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nani was an exciting, skillful winger, and in the early part of his career in England, a one-time housemate of storied compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After her elimination from the ABC reality competition series, Sorvino kept training, spending the next two years taking classes to become proficient in jazz dancing.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Although quarterback Lamar Jackson threw three touchdowns – two to Mark Andrews and one to Rashod Bateman – Baltimore’s usually proficient rushing attack was stymied, totaling just 85 yards on 19 attempts.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss… because Emily has a big secret.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss…because Emily has a big secret.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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