HAND-HOLDING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hand-holding

noun

as in assistance

patient and attentive guidance encouragement, or instruction New computer users often require a good deal of hand-holding.

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Recent Examples of hand-holding There's no hand-holding, though. —

Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 The math starts to favor hiring an experienced worker who needs less hand-holding. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 May 2026 Beyond the yachts themselves, the yards are working hard to secure younger clients, with more hand-holding during the sale process and build period than ever before. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2026 The two played a game of Barrymore Bingo, featuring staple moments that happen in practically every interview, like hand-holding or getting curled up on the couch. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 The service Don't expect any hand-holding here. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Ratner captures lots of hand-holding, little connection. —

Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 And in the sweetest bit of romance so far, Lady Bridgerton herself seems one step closer to acting on her attraction to Lady Danbury's brother Lord Anderson (Daniel Francis), with the two sharing a (scandalous) moment of hand-holding at the ball. —

Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 There are no more smiles and no more hand-holding, only two sad adults. —

Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand-holding

Noun

Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.

— Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Today an accessory can affect crash-safety standards, driver-assist sensors, towing limits, and — once it is connected — vehicle cybersecurity.

— Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to surpass 1,000 career points and 500 career assists already this year.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 July 2026
With families and corporate groups back on schedule, historic resorts empty out and service gets noticeably more personal.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026