1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
as in enjoyment
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 provides
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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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaves
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 hands
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Messi held his head in his hands, as unbelieving as everyone else.
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Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The same kind of hands will now build the infrastructure that decides whether this century and the internet of the future will be led by free people or by Beijing.
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Saxby Chambliss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Clean the bite area and your hands with soap and warm water or alcohol.
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Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Federico Viñas could only see his header from the right fall into Al-Owais's outstretched hands.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
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Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But the framework agreement signed this week hands major financial concessions to Iran that could ultimately go much further than the Obama-era arrangement.
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Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Hair stylist Renato Campora, the master hands behind Jolie’s billowy loose curls with volume at the roots, considers perfume to be part of the full look, just like any other accessory.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
In most Istanbul clinics, the surgeon designs the hairline and then hands the remainder of the procedure to technicians.
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Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
So with that, the Artemis II crew, Komrade, hands you the baton.
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
This is the moment Sly Stone hands the baton to a sprinting Prince.
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Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Shortly before the World Cup trophy is placed into the hands of one team’s triumphant captain at MetLife Stadium on July 19, a gleaming Golden Boot award will be presented to the tournament’s top scorer.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Messi held his head in his hands, as unbelieving as everyone else.
—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The same kind of hands will now build the infrastructure that decides whether this century and the internet of the future will be led by free people or by Beijing.
—
Saxby Chambliss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Clean the bite area and your hands with soap and warm water or alcohol.
—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Federico Viñas could only see his header from the right fall into Al-Owais's outstretched hands.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
Picking tomorrow’s outfit tonight, when no clock is running, hands your morning self a decision that is already made.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
His own ideal already hands workers a fortune.
—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
But the framework agreement signed this week hands major financial concessions to Iran that could ultimately go much further than the Obama-era arrangement.
—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Hair stylist Renato Campora, the master hands behind Jolie’s billowy loose curls with volume at the roots, considers perfume to be part of the full look, just like any other accessory.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
In most Istanbul clinics, the surgeon designs the hairline and then hands the remainder of the procedure to technicians.
—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
So with that, the Artemis II crew, Komrade, hands you the baton.
—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
This is the moment Sly Stone hands the baton to a sprinting Prince.
—
Ahmir “questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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Shoppers are reading labels, asking harder questions, and rewarding products that deliver both enjoyment and genuine function.
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The visual accompaniment to the president’s promise of national enjoyment showed two multistory stone arcades running down the length of the Mall—very classical, very retvrn—thronged with crowds.
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Credo Technology Credo Technology (CRDO) provides high-speed connectivity solutions for AI data centers.
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Plus, the 100 percent cotton fabric provides cooling comfort and airflow, while remaining luxuriously soft and cozy.
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Then this private driveway passes fruit trees, a vineyard, and mature plantings, before finally reaching the impressive colonial that is at the heart of this nearly four-acre country estate at 46 Andrews Road in Wolcott.
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While there are no rideshare services available in Cannon Beach, there is a NW Connector bus route that runs multiple stops in town, with three-day passes available for $25 or seven-day passes for $30.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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Nothing seemed beyond his grasp.
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But there’s not a shortage of potential challengers who could step up and grab the championship from Ali’s grasp.
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.
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Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.
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Ukraine's state security service said Saturday morning that Ukrainian forces also struck an oil pumping facility in Russia’s Vladimir region that supplies fuel to Moscow, for the second time this month.
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Under a country club contract signed in 1988, the district supplies the club with reclaimed water from its sewage plant to irrigate its two golf courses, the report said.
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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