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
Nick Gonzales had three hits for Pittsburgh, which handed former manager Derek Shelton a second consecutive loss in his return to PNC Park since being fired by the Pirates last May, early into his sixth season with the club.
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CBS News, 30 May 2026
If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At one party, O'Connor handed an underaged teenager a condom and pushed him into a room with an intoxicated minor.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Lubelfeld literally handed a baton to McConnell, then the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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CBS News, 30 May 2026
If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
At one party, O'Connor handed an underaged teenager a condom and pushed him into a room with an intoxicated minor.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Lubelfeld literally handed a baton to McConnell, then the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed
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No other details were provided.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This is best displayed in the no spill Paw Patrol cup provided to my toddler at one of the restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Certainly not that of artists; over the last twenty years, the gatekeeping function has passed from critics to curators to a few major dealers to collectors themselves.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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According to county officials cited by WIBC, Habib also passed the federal E-Verify employment-authorization check during onboarding.—
Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Still, driving winds carried with them rumours that reached my dear aunt’s ears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In the 27-year-old’s 42 games with the Dodgers, Kim hasn’t reached his previous successes from last season.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Ream transferred to Charlotte FC in 2024 and has anchored the defense as the club sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with six wins, six losses and three draws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Its layout features open-air terraces, an Olympic-sized 25-meter pool, and unique natural features like dual private waterfalls, which supplied Love Island USA producers with a range of filming settings, from lively parties to awkward dates (like Korey and Elly's).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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That fund would be supplied by a set of fees charged to the tax buyers.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
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The institutions that move first will likely be better positioned to win, manage and multiply the impact of the research dollars entrusted to them.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The president delivered a video address to the gathering.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Cervantes got the call Sunday against Oregon (40-16) with the Big Ten title on the line, and delivered five scoreless innings, striking out five batters with three walks and four hits.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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