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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4
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
The victim handed over his wallet and emptied his pockets, the document says.
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Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sorting centers follow strict cultural guidelines, filtering out prints that may evoke conflict, ensuring clothes can be handed over directly.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
In place of a portrait of President Joe Biden, who handed over the office in January after a four-year stint as Commander-in-Chief, sits an image of an autopen.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Arad is an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer who went missing in action in 1986 in Lebanon and who is believed to have been captured by the military group Amal and later handed over to Hezbollah.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
At the end of the morning, the first lady and Princess of Wales handed over the badges to the youngsters.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
All materials are slated to be handed over by 2029.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2025
Decision-making over the use of force remains at the national level; such choices are not simply handed over to a supranational organization.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
By David Remnick On the morning after Labor Day, Anna Wintour, who has been the editor-in-chief of American Vogue for the past thirty-seven years, gathered her staff and, with a sense of occasion and pride, handed over the job to a sharp, funny, and independent-minded protégé named Chloe Malle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Sorting centers follow strict cultural guidelines, filtering out prints that may evoke conflict, ensuring clothes can be handed over directly.
—Chizuru Muko, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
In place of a portrait of President Joe Biden, who handed over the office in January after a four-year stint as Commander-in-Chief, sits an image of an autopen.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Arad is an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer who went missing in action in 1986 in Lebanon and who is believed to have been captured by the military group Amal and later handed over to Hezbollah.
—Abeer Salman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
At the end of the morning, the first lady and Princess of Wales handed over the badges to the youngsters.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
All materials are slated to be handed over by 2029.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2025
Decision-making over the use of force remains at the national level; such choices are not simply handed over to a supranational organization.
—John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
By David Remnick On the morning after Labor Day, Anna Wintour, who has been the editor-in-chief of American Vogue for the past thirty-seven years, gathered her staff and, with a sense of occasion and pride, handed over the job to a sharp, funny, and independent-minded protégé named Chloe Malle.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed over
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For decades after that, most parents who relinquished infants for adoption did not expect to see or hear from those children again.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fogerty signed a deal with Fantasy Records in 1968 but relinquished his artist royalties to owner Saul Zaentz in 1980 to get out of the contract, according to Billboard.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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As part of his homework, Hanke provided a systemic analysis that narrowed a list of 239 potential candidates to the 50 most promising choices.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney was handed his first Baggy Green and sent out to face Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of India’s attack.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisped to your liking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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National Highways confirmed that the machine, operated by Skanska and supplied by Flannery Plant Hire, is powered by hydrogen from Ryze.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Back in May, one Facebook user posted a question in the public group What to pack for Italy - Travel Essentials regarding whether or not Italian hotels supplied conditioner for guests.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Lacy was later charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle and surrendered to police in mid-January.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was surrendered because his past owner’s lease only allowed for a limited number of pets, the shelter wrote in its social media post and in an email to McClatchy News.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ultrawealthy supporters include right-wing billionaire Richard Uihlein, who, through a super PAC, gave $336,000 to Moms for Liberty’s super PAC from October 2023 through July 2024.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Handed over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20over. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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