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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat
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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
tall buildings rose on either hand nothing but wide open space on either hand
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as in employe
one who works for another for wages or a salary
the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season
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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
writes with a flowing, old-fashioned hand
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as in control
usually hands plural
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in possession
hands plural
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the downstairs tenant gave us a hand getting the heavy dresser up the stairs
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
once she got her own place, the young woman showed that she was quite a hand at interior decoration
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as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
the subpoena required a lawyer's hand
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hand
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 May 2025
The measure would hand the Chiefs and Royals a large incentive to remain in Missouri without requiring either team to commit to a specific stadium location.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Nothing beats the thrill of chasing the blinking bugs in grandma's backyard in the dark, zooming around with Mason jars in hand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
The crew from Sanford, which saw experienced quarterback Michael Clayton transfer to Miami Edison earlier this year, put its trust in the hands of rising junior Jeysen Williams and things turned out just fine.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Verb
Democrats would be handed a powerful political argument if millions of people lose insurance in the run-up to the election.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 May 2025
The measure would hand the Chiefs and Royals a large incentive to remain in Missouri without requiring either team to commit to a specific stadium location.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
Noun
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From here, slowly move the ball in an arch toward your right side. 4.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Teachers want parents and the public on their side.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This involves molecular machinery that basically functions like a syringe, complete with a long needle that is poked into the cells of its victims.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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Life outside the courtroom, however, is a bit more complicated, with Nash-Betts weeping in a hospital gown and Kardashian stabbing herself with a needle in a bathroom stall.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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There were not enough handwriting samples of John and Frank to make a comparison, and the FBI concluded the card was probably a hoax inspired by the intense and worldwide news coverage.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Unleash Your Genius With art and the timeless power of handwriting being central to Moleskine’s ethos, Milan Design Week, held last month, was a fitting opportunity for a celebration of pen and paper.—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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China has increased export controls on rare earths including some critical to the defense industry and added more American companies to its export control and unreliable entity lists, restricting their business with and in China.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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When the court in 1995 struck down a federal law banning the possession of a handgun within 1,000 feet of a school on the grounds that Congress exceeded its authority under the commerce clause, Souter asserted in dissent that the court should have instead deferred to Congress .—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Baber was charged with interfering with police and possession of drug paraphernalia.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2025
Noun
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There were several bills in the state House and Senate providing financial assistance to charter schools, now referred to as schools of hope.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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These organizations provide critical services, including support for human trafficking survivors, shelter for families escaping domestic violence, and financial assistance to women facing breast cancer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Reality does not meet the hype, according to one expert.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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During a grizzly attack, experts like Manley suggest lying in the fetal position, covering your stomach, being quiet, and playing dead.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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His dad's signature is even carved into the bottom.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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It's made with salt, pepper, red pepper (for a hint of signature heat), and garlic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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