HAND IN HAND Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

hand in hand

adverb

Definition of hand in hand

as in hand in glove

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Recent Examples of hand in hand The two often go hand in hand, with most people seeking both results. — Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023 Cornrows and a Cateye Cornrows and a cateye go hand in hand for an elegant appeal. — ELLE, 12 Mar. 2023 While Hollywood and cosmetic upkeep go hand in hand, more and more stars (including Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Paulina Porizkova) are speaking out against chasing youth through Botox and fillers. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2023 Abuse of the land and abuse of the people who live there go hand in hand. — Richard Schiffman, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for hand in hand

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Financial wellness training goes hand in glove with mental health support, since financial pressures can have a significant adverse effect on a person’s mental health.

— Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2023
Candidates and these outside groups are finding ways to skirt the spirit of the law and work hand in glove without necessarily violating the letter of the law.

— James Brown, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2022

Definition of hand in glove

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Armstrong and the university jointly announced his resignation in a statement Tuesday.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
The committee has three members in total, including DEEP’s forestry division, the town of Old Saybrook and The Nature Conservancy, since all three jointly purchased the property in 2015.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of jointly

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Following the unification of Italy in the 19th century, these traditions increasingly came to be understood collectively as Italian cuisine, although regional differences remain a defining feature of the country’s cuisine.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
In his own assessment of last season, Williams found plenty of examples when the Bears offense collectively was just a hair off during the scramble drill.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of collectively

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Agility Robotics is set to launch its Digit v5 humanoid robot in December, emphasizing its ability to work safely and cooperatively alongside humans without traditional safety fencing.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The pair also cooperatively raise Wade's two adult children with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, and his 11-year-old with ex Aja Metoyer.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

Definition of cooperatively

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When Nugent-Hopkins and Hyman have played together (while away from both McDavid and Draisaitl), the tandem has delivered a 50 percent goal share in 360 five-on-five minutes.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Suggest a game, make something together, or choose an activity that takes the pressure off the conversation.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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