hand-holdings

noun

plural of hand-holding
as in attentions
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 Synonyms for hand-holdings
  1. attentions
  2. assists
  3. services
  4. help
  5. supports
Noun
  • But this is not a restaurant built for restraint; turn your attentions to Les Grands, a selection of jumbo desserts, each big enough to feed a quorum.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • The flirty attentions of handsome fellow student Henry (Nate Mann) — an adult, like everyone else in the class — don’t hurt either.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
Definition of attentions
Noun
  • Olise had an outstanding tournament, setting a World Cup record for the most assists at one tournament, creating seven goals.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of assists
Noun
  • Experts agree that allowing external services to access Apple’s and Google’s operating systems could be dangerous for security and user privacy.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • This home’s location, which is near the Farmington line, means that services and businesses in the Farmington and Unionville areas, as well as those in Avon and Canton, are just minutes away.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of services
Noun
  • Hendry beat Dominik Mysterio in a non-title match with help from Danhausen and Iyo Sky, after early interference from Liv Morgan.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The child screamed for help during the incident, while Pambianchi yelled for Schmidt to get off of the child, Pambianchi said.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports.
    — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • For peas, Waddington suggests growing them up netting, string supports, or hazel pea sticks.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of supports
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“Hand-holdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-holdings. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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