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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as in passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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Recent Examples of handing over
Instead of handing over models and leaving clients to struggle, Thrive’s new offering climbs a step higher on the ladder of value just like Glide and many others before it.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly and pointedly rejected any potential deal that would involve handing over Ukrainian territory.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Hayden could be seen handing over his fly fishing pole to a crew member as the pair and filming crew began making their way downstream.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly and pointedly rejected any potential deal that would involve handing over Ukrainian territory.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Hayden could be seen handing over his fly fishing pole to a crew member as the pair and filming crew began making their way downstream.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing over
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His mother would soon pass, and Agee hadn’t had the opportunity to find a new place to live after relinquishing his apartment pre-Suicide Squad.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
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While a strong federal government may be central to the Democratic Party's identity, maintaining that objective likely requires relinquishing control from the capital and encouraging state politicos to explore new ways to achieve success.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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There are also fears that doctors in these practices may focus too much on keeping paying patients happy, rather than providing the best disease management or medical care, researchers said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Justice Defenders isn’t the only such program providing assistance to human rights defenders that was terminated because of the federal rollback.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Officials have said Guard personnel are not making arrests, only helping to detain people briefly if necessary before handing them off to law enforcement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
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Baier, who is seen in videos posted to social media handing his license over to a police officer, confirmed the incident on X, revealing he had been pulled over for using his phone while driving.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday night, the Broncos called for passing plays on three straight short-yardage instances.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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Open burning, defined as burning materials outdoors where smoke goes directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack (such as in a bonfire or fire pit), is allowed in Tennessee.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Iconic stories like the Omega Speedmaster timing the re-entry of Apollo 13—rendering it a life-saving and critical device—have cemented the Chronograph’s standing with enthusiasts worldwide.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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But Shor’s algorithm—a quantum breakthrough—can solve these math problems in minutes, rendering today’s cryptography obsolete.—
Sumera Riaz,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Pizza Hut is giving pizza lovers one more chance at $2 Personal Pan Pizzas.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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While giving a platform for Black filmmakers, the festival has evolved into an educational and professional resource for aspiring filmmakers.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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In defending Wolves leaving some of their business until later in the window and missing out on several targets publicly, Shi made a fairly strong case for the club.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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My Indian grandmother is turning in her grave.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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Wheels began turning in Vivi's mind.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Handing over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20over. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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