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handing down

verb

present participle of hand down
1
as in passing (down)

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2
as in reporting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing down
  1. reporting
  2. informing
  3. notifying
  4. disclosing
  5. revealing
  6. manifesting
  7. imparting
  8. divulging
Verb
  • Over time, reporting unwanted email helps Gmail identify similar messages more effectively.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Flight tracking sites were reporting widespread delays at the airport.
    — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reporting
Verb
  • The authors would like to thank HKU Musketeers Foundation Institute of Data Science for providing research funding informing this article.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The California Department of Social Services sent a letter Tuesday to the nonprofit network overseeing the program, informing it that the program will end in 30 days.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of informing
Verb
  • An attorney for Centennial Bank filed a motion in the foreclosure case notifying the court that Steppach is dead.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Oklahoma Health Care Authority started notifying SoonerCare members who may be affected by new federal work requirements taking effect on Jan 1, 2027.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of notifying
Verb
  • Transparency without context can breed distrust, because disclosing a number is not the same as justifying it, and both expectations and the law have moved on.
    — Aniela Unguresan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The expert said Clancy also may have worried that disclosing her most severe symptoms could jeopardize her nursing license.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • That's fine, Webb said, revealing that Payton has usually had a handful of tips for him during preseason games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Latent symptoms frequently develop after the fact, manifesting as spinal soreness, neck stiffness, inflammation, wrist trauma from breaking the fall, hip discomfort, or concussion indicators such as disorientation, nausea, and photophobia.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As big reveals continue to occupy an important place in the lexicon of family storytelling on social media, their tropes are manifesting off-screen.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of manifesting
Verb
  • The fringy detailing and fit of the garment were almost flapper-esque, imparting a retro vibe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Accessories, like neckties and chain jewelry, are imparting an extra edge to otherwise sleekly minimal outfits.
    — Young Chul Kim, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of imparting
Verb
  • Vega has visited her and intimidated her into divulging Ji’s fake death certificate.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • That’s likely because, in the past, companies have been worried about privacy issues or divulging proprietary data.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of divulging
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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