1
as in relinquishing
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons
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2
as in providing
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe
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4
as in passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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For the Thunder to turn a defensive liability into one of the best defenders in all of basketball, without relinquishing a single draft pick, has to go down as one of the biggest steals of the 2024-2025 NBA season.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024 -
There’s that relinquishing control of the messaging, though!—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Dec. 2024
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Informed Decision-Making The use of technology broadens CRE teams’ knowledge base, providing detailed information for informed decisions across any geographic area or retail segment.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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This humanoid robot is designed to excel in various professional settings, from health care to hospitality, with the ability to perform tasks like moving equipment in hospitals, providing customer service and offering guidance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Still mentoring and traveling with the team but handing coaching duties over to Darrell Corbett.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been referred to a House committee after passing the Senate.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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This means that the color rendering under a light source should be as natural as possible compared to daylight.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some celebrities have been accused of operating pump-and-dump schemes with their coins, using their social media following to artificially inflate the value of these coins before cashing in their large holdings and rendering the coins worthless.—
Ben Dandridge-Lemco,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2024
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Handing over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20over. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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