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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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
Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Lakers should put Marcus Smart in the corner as much as possible if Smart doesn’t have the ball in his hands; the difference between Smart as a corner 3-point shooter and Smart as a threat above-the-break is vast.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Tradwives are delivering the last shreds of domestic privacy, intimacy, and pleasure directly into the hands of late-stage capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The city says the water from the tap can be used to take a shower, wash hands, do laundry and run the dishwasher.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The couple first posed for snaps and held hands publicly at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Emergency preparedness needs to be in the hands of those who train for it every day.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison says as Tyler hands her a plate.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
When life hands you lemon seeds, plant a lemon tree.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The mysterious figure takes the musician’s guitar, tunes it, and hands it back to its owner.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Lakers should put Marcus Smart in the corner as much as possible if Smart doesn’t have the ball in his hands; the difference between Smart as a corner 3-point shooter and Smart as a threat above-the-break is vast.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Tradwives are delivering the last shreds of domestic privacy, intimacy, and pleasure directly into the hands of late-stage capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The city says the water from the tap can be used to take a shower, wash hands, do laundry and run the dishwasher.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The couple first posed for snaps and held hands publicly at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Emergency preparedness needs to be in the hands of those who train for it every day.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Verb
Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison says as Tyler hands her a plate.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
When life hands you lemon seeds, plant a lemon tree.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The mysterious figure takes the musician’s guitar, tunes it, and hands it back to its owner.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As Polis has discovered, firm Democratic control doesn’t translate into a unified vision for the state.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Set on a nearly 1-acre hillside lot at the end of a private road, the property provides ample parking for five cars.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Don Theisen, a Forest Lake resident and former Washington County Public Works director who now provides consulting services, will report on various delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, construction-manager adviser, or construction-manager at risk.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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The central Sahel is defined by the continent-spanning arid belt that passes through Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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An egg that passes visual and smell inspection up to three weeks past the expiration date is almost certainly still good, regardless of what the carton says.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Many in the investment community acknowledged the loss of the wit and storytelling that were Buffett’s signature, but were also reassured by the demonstration of Abel’s firm grasp over Berkshire’s sprawling enterprise, as well as his insights into the conglomerate’s future direction.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Learning a dozen-plus pitchers, getting a grasp on their repertoires, determining how they can best be handled and what makes each tick was a challenge, along with understanding how the Rays do things.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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From there, Linde also supplies liquid nitrogen and liquid helium, used to create vacuum conditions to run quality checks on spacecraft components.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water to 19 million people, relies on the river for about 20% of its supply.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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