1
as in provided
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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2
as in passed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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3
as in left
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 handed
Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension by UEFA following a positive doping test.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The ball wound up being picked up by a Phillies fan named Drew Feltwell, who ran over to his 10-year-old son, Lincoln, and handed him the ball.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2010, while playing for Ajax in the Netherlands, Suarez bit the shoulder of Eindhoven’s Otman Bakkal and was handed a seven-game ban by the Dutch football federation.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Athletic Club defender Yeray Alvarez has been handed a 10-month suspension by UEFA following a positive doping test.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The ball wound up being picked up by a Phillies fan named Drew Feltwell, who ran over to his 10-year-old son, Lincoln, and handed him the ball.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In 2010, while playing for Ajax in the Netherlands, Suarez bit the shoulder of Eindhoven’s Otman Bakkal and was handed a seven-game ban by the Dutch football federation.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Days after the hearing, the leader of the Pentagon's office to investigate UFOs provided testimony of his own refuting some of the claims.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, the lower chamber has yet to take action since the measure was passed and signed into law in July.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Here are some of the key bills that passed, and others that didn’t.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The rise of low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, along with the widespread adoption of the internet and operators like Airbnb, gave consumers the confidence to book their own flights and accommodation and create their own trips.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neidorff and his wife donated an additional $124,000 to Newsom’s 2022 reelection campaign while Centene itself gave Newsom $32,400.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas State reached the Arkansas 1 early in the fourth quarter, but running back Kenyon Clay was stopped short by Charlie Collins and Caleb Wooden on fourth-and-goal to preserve a 49-14 lead.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The zany battle reached a dramatic conclusion when Thing ripped Isaac’s mechanical heart from his chest, ending his life… again.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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It's supplied in a compact 30-ml syringe and can be quickly applied in the field before a patient bleeds out, a risk responsible for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brooks, who was granted the right to again represent himself in April, has not reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his plans after his former attorney supplied him with a reporter's contact information.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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When learning is democratized, not delegated, curiosity spreads.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or, have dinner on a pontoon boat with each course delivered by silent canoe.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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