1
as in providing
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 passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaving
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 handing
Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The Pulp Fiction auteur previously abandoned plans to direct The Adventures of Cliff Booth, instead handing the screenplay off to David Fincher.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
In a big matchup between division-leading heavyweights, Atlanta took two of three from Milwaukee over the weekend, even handing Jacob Misiorowski — now atop our starting pitcher rankings — a loss Friday night.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Making that fantasy feel believable required far more than putting Lestat in leather and handing him a microphone.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Etihad is also handing inbound visitors free medical cover from July to December.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Those few extra seconds can be the difference between staying safe and handing a scammer your credit card, password or one-time code.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
His grandfather, Charles, and granduncle, Jean, acquired the Patek Philippe manufacture in 1932, handing the reins over to Philippe’s father, Henri, in 1958.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The Pulp Fiction auteur previously abandoned plans to direct The Adventures of Cliff Booth, instead handing the screenplay off to David Fincher.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
In a big matchup between division-leading heavyweights, Atlanta took two of three from Milwaukee over the weekend, even handing Jacob Misiorowski — now atop our starting pitcher rankings — a loss Friday night.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Making that fantasy feel believable required far more than putting Lestat in leather and handing him a microphone.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Etihad is also handing inbound visitors free medical cover from July to December.
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Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
Those few extra seconds can be the difference between staying safe and handing a scammer your credit card, password or one-time code.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
His grandfather, Charles, and granduncle, Jean, acquired the Patek Philippe manufacture in 1932, handing the reins over to Philippe’s father, Henri, in 1958.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing
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One section bans providing services without a permit and includes yoga as an example.
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Instead of limiting where an electric bike can go, its folding design creates more opportunities to ride, making spontaneous adventures easier than ever while still providing the comfort needed for longer distances.
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However, the bill was so contentious that in order to squeak it through, legislators stuffed it full of carve-outs and exemptions, allowing cities to delay implementation by passing their own plans to add density.
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Rather than moving directly to their new institution, many spend days or weeks passing through federal transfer centers and local detention facilities before reaching their final destination.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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Brisson is arguably the sport’s biggest agent, and Trocheck — after nearly getting dealt at the March trade deadline — is entrusting him to facilitate a desirable move this summer.
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After, Roelker earned the confidence of Musk and a key lieutenant, Mark Juncosa, who began entrusting him with increasingly important projects, including flight software for Falcon Heavy, Crew Dragon, early versions of Starship, and, of course, the Starlink Internet constellation.
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Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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That demand is profitable and far more profitable than supplying chips for a $50 smartphone.
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On June 28, Venezuelan officials said the death toll rose by 20, reaching about 1,450 people killed in the earthquakes.
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But Marsch’s plucky team responded by winning this tournament’s first round of 32 match and reaching the round of 16 for the first time in its three trips to the World Cup.
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“Handing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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