hands 1 of 2

plural of hand

hands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
  • Through these House rules, the speaker wields nearly absolute control over the legislative process.
    Matt Paprocki, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • In the latter, the Communist Party had taken a percentage ownership in private companies as well as control over government board seats and voting power, the Wall Street Journal reported in 2023.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Being mindful of the weather, staying hydrated, using reef-safe sunscreen and knowing how to identify a rip current are all practical ways to minimize risk while maximizing enjoyment.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Here, Rosenstock explains the enjoyment and challenges of breathing life and taboo fun into someone on the edge of death.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.
    Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The open-concept floor plan leaves ample space for a dining room table, couch, and coffee table.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Would Haliburton be sidelined if this was January, in the dog days of a regular season grind, instead of June when a championship is within grasp?
    Shane Young, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Washington realizes that Moore hasn’t even fully grown into his body yet, let alone having a full grasp of the game at this level.
    Dhani Joseph, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • Wiegman normally uses a 4-2-3-1 out of possession and then, in possession, pushes her box-to-box midfielder up the field to form a 4-3-3.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The grand jury returned the indictment this week, charging Labrador Sierra with possession of a firearm by an alien who is in the U.S. unlawfully, making a false statement while purchasing a firearm, and making or using false documents, the DOJ said in a news release.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Make sure to check spray arms and filters regularly for clogs and mineral deposits.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
  • Trump’s predecessors feared that strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, regardless of their tactical success, could give Tehran the political justification to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and openly pursue nuclear arms, driving its program further underground and out of sight.
    Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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