HAND-TO-HAND Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

hand-to-hand

adjective

Definition of hand-to-hand

as in close-in

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as in physical

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Recent Examples of hand-to-hand In a video released on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had partnered with the UFC, putting roughly 300 federal agents through hand-to-hand combat training ahead of UFC Freedom 250. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026 In the spirit of the franchise, the action isn’t relegated to hand-to-hand combat and stealth. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 22 May 2026 In season 18 of KUWTK, Kourtney and Kim, while lounging around at Khloé’s house, get into a tiff over work ethic that somehow turns into hand-to-hand struggling. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 The drill involves recruits elevating their heart rates through calisthenics and then simulating hand-to-hand combat with a physically aggressive suspect while wearing a padded suit for protection. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand-to-hand

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Adjective

An international team of researchers has created the most comprehensive look at flaring in a star with a close-in planet.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026
For city fishers at close-in locations, following a few guidelines will help protect the water, its fish and the overall tradition for future generations, experts said.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026

Definition of close-in

Adjective

With this influx, there’s been a spate of new hotel openings, but most of them are located in the city center, which, though convenient, can get crowded in the summertime.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
With five stations within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and the surrounding area, visiting World Cup fans told Turnbull the service was cheap, convenient and better than other cities.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of convenient

Adjective

Facial therapies feature Tata Harper and Noble Panacea, while visiting practitioners lead Tibetan sound healing,Watsu therapy, and aerial yoga alongside somatic meditation and energy work.

— Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Fadel leads workshops in Mindful Archery that combine meditation, somatic practices such as breathwork, immersive nature therapy and archery instruction.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of somatic

Adjective

While HoloHolo Grill is the only restaurant onsite, Kōloa Landing Resort does have a free-standing snack shack poolside serving shave ice and root beer floats along with a handy marketplace just off the lobby.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Lush green grass isn’t possible in all areas of your yard, which is why groundcovers come in handy to fill in those empty spaces.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of handy

Adjective

These remarks hinted at the corporeal quality of these sculptures, which have been collected by institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
In laying out his corporeal stepping stones, Faulkner leads us to our own discovery of Caddy’s and Quentin’s feelings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026

Definition of corporeal

Adjective

Vegetable Oils Vegetable and seed oils are some of the richest non-animal dietary sources of CoQ10.

— Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026
Computer models and other non-animal testing methods still aren’t the best available science, critics contend.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Definition of animal

Adjective

Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies arrested Pechal on suspicion of committing corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Daniella and Castro admitted to injuring a corporal officer by dislocating his shoulder, per the outlet.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Definition of corporal

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