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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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The programs met in November, when TCU handed Notre Dame its first loss, 76-68.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Sigma Beauty Spa Brush Cleaning Glove $42 AMAZON Rather than lathering your brush by hand, slide on this glove for extra grit with half the effort.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Democrats and progressives are uneasy about the concentration of investment power in the hands of a few fund management firms that vacuum the vast bulk of investment dollars into their index funds, notably BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Utah is poised to abolish its practice of automatically mailing ballots to all voters, handing a victory to President Donald Trump and his Republican allies who have vilified voting by mail since his 2020 election defeat.
—arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The programs met in November, when TCU handed Notre Dame its first loss, 76-68.
—Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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Along Mexico Border To Hold Migrants, Report Says The Federal Reserve Cuts GDP Projections As Inflation Stays Too High Because both sides have accused one another of neglect and mistreatment, the Hulu series is intentionally told through multiple perspectives.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the ponytail, start by finding a deep side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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The release of its big Shattered Space expansion barely moved the needle, getting it to 22,000 concurrent briefly, less than 10% of the original launch.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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These policies are helping to move the needle toward achieving Florida’s talent goals.—
Braulio Colón,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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Aside from making gifts, Markle adds intentional touches to her events by handwriting menus and food labels.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic saw people turn to handwriting, journaling, and calligraphy as a form of self-expression and mindfulness.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, a smaller business with strong profitability and financial control can thrive for years.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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One individual was later arrested, and is now facing two charges: trespassing and possession of methamphetamines.—
Abe Aboraya,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Farmers Insurance has started making payments for furniture, clothes and other possessions.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those traveling to front line regions or Ukraine's border with Belarus may be exposed to Russian and Belarusian military and security presence, active ground combat, frequent shelling, missile and drone attacks, and limitations on the Embassy's ability to provide assistance.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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At least 10 local agencies were set to get a portion of the funding, which would ultimately provide housing assistance to more than 1,500 people in the Richmond region, per Homeward's news release.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
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Immigration law experts spoke with NPR about the case and why Khalil's status as a green card holder is significant.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, experts emphasize the best way parents can protect themselves and their kids.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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As Negan on The Walking Dead, the actor once bludgeoned Yeun's character to death with Lucille, his signature baseball bat swathed in barbed wire.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Punctuating his tailoring were theatrical accessories like his signature platform boots, including styles by Rick Owens.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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