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also handsful
as in couples
a small number
only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike
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Recent Examples of handfuls
The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Top the crust with a few handfuls of pecan halves, pour the filling on top, then drizzle with molasses.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
How about a philosophical horror formatted like an academic paper and flavored with several heaping handfuls of satire?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
While throwing handfuls of laundry into the machine is fine for a basic load of whites, large or delicate items like comforters require a bit of TLC.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Cafe Lux employees have had to hide the cards – normally in a stack at the maître d’ stand — lest patrons take handfuls.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Before the inevitable return to any-season bloody marys, grab a few ripe, heavy handfuls and get shaking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
This can cause hair shedding in large handfuls about a month after high stress.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Top the crust with a few handfuls of pecan halves, pour the filling on top, then drizzle with molasses.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
How about a philosophical horror formatted like an academic paper and flavored with several heaping handfuls of satire?
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
While throwing handfuls of laundry into the machine is fine for a basic load of whites, large or delicate items like comforters require a bit of TLC.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Cafe Lux employees have had to hide the cards – normally in a stack at the maître d’ stand — lest patrons take handfuls.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Before the inevitable return to any-season bloody marys, grab a few ripe, heavy handfuls and get shaking.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
This can cause hair shedding in large handfuls about a month after high stress.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handfuls
Noun
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The nine remaining couples got into the spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling Tango, Argentine Tango, Paso Doble, Contemporary, Jazz and Viennese Waltz routines.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s been a war on Black folks from the Chicago police department since they were invented, on minorities since they were invented.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Trials often under-enroll women, the elderly, and minorities.—
Harsh Gupta,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Handfuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handfuls. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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