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
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  • Another arguably bigger factor is the return of student debt payments and credit bureau reporting after a Covid-era pause.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The incident was quickly followed by a slew of other companies reporting instances where AI agents behaved in unexpected ways.
    — Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reporting
Verb
  • Coach Todd Monken made the announcement Monday after informing Watson and Sanders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In December 2024, the FBI issued a notice to sports leagues informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes, CBS Sports reported.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of informing
Verb
  • Coroner’s officials will release the person’s name after notifying next of kin.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson took off without rendering aid to Larice or notifying emergency services.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of notifying
Verb
  • Bonta also did not blame Newsom for disclosing that there had been talks.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This week, a council member in Paradise accused the group of duping him into appearing in a commercial without disclosing who was behind the campaign.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of disclosing
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  • The Manchester City star has traded his signature long blond hair for a buzz cut, revealing the transformation on social media ahead of the team's Premier League opener against Bournemouth on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 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 shoe is low-profile with a sleek, aerodynamic finish, imparting a sporty vibe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight texture keeps skin feeling comfortable and hydrated while imparting a healthy-looking glow.
    — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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