1
as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons
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2
as in provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe
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as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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Recent Examples of handed over
No other product is handed over to the government with such fussy and heavy-handed interference.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Spokesman Thushara Rodrigo said the ministry completed the procedure for repatriating the remains and handed over the bodies of the crew members from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
As a little girl, Alexa Ray Joel would slip into costumes handed over by supermodel mom Christie Brinkley, then prance around performing Disney musicals like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Poogan, as the tale goes, was a scrappy, lovable dog who stuck around well after the home’s last occupants boxed up their belongings and handed over their keys in 1976.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The situation was handed over to the Atlanta Police Department for further investigation into the gunfire.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The only thing keeping Mel’s head from exploding is probably the fact that Becca’s case gets handed over to Langdon.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Officials conducted an autopsy on the woman, which led to the investigation being handed over to prosecutors, the prosecutor’s office spokesman told CNN.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Volunteers recovered a backpack near the search area, which was handed over to sheriff's deputies.
—Helen Rummel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Spokesman Thushara Rodrigo said the ministry completed the procedure for repatriating the remains and handed over the bodies of the crew members from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
As a little girl, Alexa Ray Joel would slip into costumes handed over by supermodel mom Christie Brinkley, then prance around performing Disney musicals like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Poogan, as the tale goes, was a scrappy, lovable dog who stuck around well after the home’s last occupants boxed up their belongings and handed over their keys in 1976.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The situation was handed over to the Atlanta Police Department for further investigation into the gunfire.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The only thing keeping Mel’s head from exploding is probably the fact that Becca’s case gets handed over to Langdon.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Officials conducted an autopsy on the woman, which led to the investigation being handed over to prosecutors, the prosecutor’s office spokesman told CNN.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Volunteers recovered a backpack near the search area, which was handed over to sheriff's deputies.
—Helen Rummel, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed over
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China, historically the largest driver of the country’s overall trade deficit in goods, has relinquished its status in that regard.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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And, in fact, a lot of that control is relinquished through their third-party Wi-Fi suppliers.—
Emily Cappiello,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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The case in Rio de Janeiro’s famed beachside neighborhood, which allegedly took place in January, gained national traction last week when four suspects handed themselves over to authorities.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to Melissa, on October 28, 1977, Sharrey’s mom dropped her off at her boyfriend’s mobile home and handed her $20.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said the rifle was rendered inoperable before Jalloh left the store, unbeknownst to Jalloh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Each story is rendered in lifelike hues, with the sunlight and widespread rural greenery offering a sense of secret possibility where none might truly exist, like some kind of hope far off in the distance.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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This information and supporting documentation were supplied to the reporter to provide context but were suspiciously not included in the article.—
Aegis reader commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, once the hostages — all of them — were released, Ronald Reagan not only lifted sanctions on Iran but also supplied that regime with hundreds of missiles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The waterfall was acquired by Mount Angel Abbey in 1908 and transferred to The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, a nonprofit that supports the abbey, in 2002, according to Amanda Staggenborg, the foundation’s communications director.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Senior guard Kyra Gardner transferred from Washington State and earned Big Sky Newcomer of the Year.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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While few details of the circumstances in this case have been made public, the animal control agency said the individual involved in the investigation has voluntarily surrendered the animals and the investigation is continuing.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, this sweet 3-year-old Labrador-mix is one of many pets who are sadly surrendered to valley shelters due to community-wide struggles — including housing instability.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Examining and reexamining Blume’s work as an adult also gave Oppenheimer a better perspective of her writing style.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Handed over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20over. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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