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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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
Gavi has been handed the number 9 shirt, which tells you everything about the philosophy, but the man set to lead the line is Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This time, Alex Vesia and Jack Dreyer handed a four-run lead to Edgardo Henriquez in the eighth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Changtie brought out a seven-yuan pack of Hongtashan and handed Li and me a smoke.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
On June 6, the Anita Ko vice president handed us what could be our go-to outfit for any summer plan.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
This time, Alex Vesia and Jack Dreyer handed a four-run lead to Edgardo Henriquez in the eighth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
Changtie brought out a seven-yuan pack of Hongtashan and handed Li and me a smoke.
—Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
On June 6, the Anita Ko vice president handed us what could be our go-to outfit for any summer plan.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed
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With a dedicated press corps covering the team, the Football Association provided a swanky workroom for reporters (including those in Kansas City).—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The bill passed unanimously in the state Senate in January.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than a decade has passed since Cristiano Ronaldo last played a football match in the United States.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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When essential systems rely heavily on external digital environments, countries and institutions may face limitations in how data is governed, accessed, protected or transferred during periods of disruption or regulatory change.—
Ekramy El Zaghat,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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By leaving the floor immediately, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to become about his temperament rather than the Knicks' championship celebration.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The Royals even gave Spence a slim lead.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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With one out and runners on first and second, the Dodgers superstar, who had already reached base four times, was due up.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Iran did not confirm that a deal had been reached.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Before sentencing, the victim's mother delivered an emotional statement accusing Roberts of preying on a child entrusted to her care.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The encyclical’s strongest warning is that lethal and irreversible decisions must never be entrusted to artificial systems.—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The investigation found that the battery technology came from the German company CT Coatings, which supplied it to Nordic Nano and Donut Lab.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Until recently, the world was relatively well cushioned against a negative oil supply shock because global inventories were well supplied.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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For over 30 years, Outward Magazine has delivered news and features for and by the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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