1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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2
as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
But anything can happen when two fighters step into the ring, and that is where these promos can come in handy.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
An organic weed killer can be handy in areas where weeds repeatedly poke through.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This four-piece juicer is simply handy and compact.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 10 July 2025
Plus, a handy storage box to tidy it away neatly and keep everything together.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
An organic weed killer can be handy in areas where weeds repeatedly poke through.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This four-piece juicer is simply handy and compact.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 10 July 2025
Plus, a handy storage box to tidy it away neatly and keep everything together.
—Kat Bayly, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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This funding diversification strategy not only expanded RMHC's and the CDC Foundation's revenue streams but also deepened donor engagement by providing convenient and accessible options.—
Tal Frankfurt,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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If every administration rewrote the rules and demanded do-overs when the results weren’t politically convenient, the entire framework of representative government would collapse into chaos.—
Genesis Robinson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Many of these apprentices were not skilled tradesmen.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The same is true of pickleball, where a skilled player with the right paddle can cause problems for an opponent.—
Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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As for the rooms, there are four accessible cabins and suites that vary in size.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Fans will be directed to park in Lot H at Missouri Western University, and additional accessible parking may be available in front of Baker Family Fitness Center for guests requiring a level entrance.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The business is now in the capable hands of fourth- and fifth-generation relatives, who continue to uphold the traditions and values set by Louis and Regina Graeter.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Their larvae are capable of chewing through cardboard boxes and plastic bags, meaning even unopened packages of food are at risk for infestation.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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And there was also skillful attention to the right marketing and distribution details.—
Andrew Tobias,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, 28 schools got A grades despite at least half of their students not being proficient in language arts, while 56 schools got the top grade even though half or more of their students scored poorly in math.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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While only half its students were proficient in math and language arts this year, two years ago, only 25% scored well in language arts and 11% in math.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Honest Abe is forced to scheme, relying on grit and cunning to win the votes to abolish slavery.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Of all the acts, though, Sudanese American vocalist Dua Saleh was the most subdued, swaying between heart-fluttering falsettos and cunning raps.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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