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as in addressed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools
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as in managed
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in supervised
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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Recent Examples of handled
But Weiss handled the booking and gave Netanyahu the option to select Garrett.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But the path from prototype to production at scale remains fragmented, handled by a patchwork of specialized suppliers or brave product companies building proprietary deployment and maintenance pipelines.
—Bill Curtis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The internally handled calls documenting how the detention center resolved concerns relayed by 911 dispatchers were not available to the Herald.
—Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
International sales are handled by New Europe Film Sales, which launched sales on the project during the Cannes Film Festival.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 June 2026
It was both poorly handled and never a strong case.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
A lot of things that were missed that should have been handled a certain way.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Some of your neighbors are likely facing the same squeeze, so compare notes, share the names of agents who actually call back, and get this handled before the unexpected happens or your monthly housing payments increase dramatically.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
These efforts can be tackily handled.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But the path from prototype to production at scale remains fragmented, handled by a patchwork of specialized suppliers or brave product companies building proprietary deployment and maintenance pipelines.
—Bill Curtis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The internally handled calls documenting how the detention center resolved concerns relayed by 911 dispatchers were not available to the Herald.
—Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
International sales are handled by New Europe Film Sales, which launched sales on the project during the Cannes Film Festival.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 June 2026
It was both poorly handled and never a strong case.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
A lot of things that were missed that should have been handled a certain way.
—Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Some of your neighbors are likely facing the same squeeze, so compare notes, share the names of agents who actually call back, and get this handled before the unexpected happens or your monthly housing payments increase dramatically.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
These efforts can be tackily handled.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handled
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Neither Del Rio nor Lewis has directly addressed the situation, though Lewis posted a vague statement after Del Rio's firing was publicized.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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These qubits store information in individual atoms, which must be addressed using laser beams tuned with extraordinary accuracy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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When a motley crowd of 10,000 gathered outside the DNC convention to protest the party’s complicity in the war in Vietnam, the Chicago police force treated them as invaders rather than people exercising their right to assemble.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Roughly 70% to 80% of patients treated with the technology have gotten better, results that are far better than with traditional transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, or with some electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT.—
Cathie Anderson
Updated December 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The center, operated by the State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), houses minors who are charged as adults and are awaiting trial.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The Chiefs operated with a narrow playbook in the first half, and their offensive line holding up just fine meant nothing because of it.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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Sarah and Zoë have managed to rescue Dinah and are attempting a way off the Scottish island where she was being held.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Dec. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for 107 days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Upon resuming the meeting, Breadon didn’t directly address the arrests, but said no further interruptions would be tolerated, per Council rules.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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To reduce the risk of an encounter with bears, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department and wildlife authorities advised the public to never approach bears, keep garbage securely stored, do not leave food outside, and keep dogs leashed and supervised.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Internal controls lacking Fort Lauderdale’s program is primarily administered by a P-card program administrator, who is supervised by the finance director.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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He’s been manipulated to believe that this is what’s necessary by his sister.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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The people drawing the lines manipulated the system for partisan advantage.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Flaks previously served as vice chairman of the board, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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To my surprise and delight, what came out of the blender was a fancy-pants chocolate mousse that could be served at any chic Brooklyn bistro.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 June 2026
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