Synonyms of handled

handled

verb

past tense of handle

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• addressed
• managed
• treated
• manipulated
• negotiated
• took
• played
• maneuvered
• fielded
• swung
• hacked
• contended (with)
• controlled
• grappled (with)
• pulled
• engineered
• came to grips with
• coped (with)
• had a grip on
• regulated
• carried out
• steered
• directed
• carried off
• got off
• guided
• finessed
• jockeyed
• responded (to)
• commanded
• brought off
• reacted (to)
• ran
• micromanaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mishandled
• bungled
• fumbled
• botched
• muffed
• messed (up)
• goofed (up)
• scamped
• loused up
• foozled

2

as in treated

to behave toward in a stated way

handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treated
• served
• used
• was (to)
• acted (toward)
• dealt (with)
• regarded
• viewed
• did by
• considered
• responded (to)
• reacted (to)
• engaged (with)
• rated
• reckoned
• esteemed

3

as in operated

to control the mechanical operation of

learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operated
• used
• worked
• manipulated
• ran
• drove
• controlled
• wielded
• directed
• maneuvered
• steered
• guided
• plied
• commanded
• piloted

4

as in managed

to look after and make decisions about

she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managed
• operated
• supervised
• controlled
• conducted
• regulated
• oversaw
• governed
• ran
• directed
• administered
• kept
• tended
• protected
• guided
• carried on
• administrated
• stewarded
• overlooked
• watched over
• steered
• presided (over)
• led
• superintended
• watched
• safeguarded
• guarded
• piloted
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• comanaged
• codirected

5

as in tolerated

to put up with (something painful or difficult)

I can't handle much more of this foul weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tolerated
• endured
• accepted
• stood
• took
• sustained
• absorbed
• swallowed
• met
• supported
• hacked
• pocketed
• wore
• abided
• stomached
• stuck out
• stood for
• countenanced
• lumped (it)
• bode
• went
• suffered
• bore
• lived with
• brooked
• allowed
• sweat out
• permitted
• toughed it out
• reconciled (to)
• respected
• submitted (to)
• acquiesced
• yielded (to)
• agreed (with or to)
• consented (to)
• capitulated
• assented (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refused
• dismissed
• rejected
• declined
• opposed
• turned down
• fought
• repudiated
• avoided
• contested
• resisted
• escaped
• missed
• spurned
• evaded
• bypassed
• circumvented
• eluded
• dodged
• combated
• refrained (from)
• abstained (from)
• forbore

6

as in supervised

to be in charge of

I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• oversaw
• managed
• steered
• directed
• controlled
• commanded
• headed
• ordered
• overlooked
• ran
• superintended
• watched over
• guided
• administered
• monitored
• showed
• bossed
• captained
• quarterbacked
• rode herd on
• called the tune (for)
• shepherded
• governed
• called the shots (of)
• ruled
• reigned
• presided (over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handled

The October 19 exercise tested how the vessel handled changing mission requirements and simulated machinery failures without onboard crew intervention. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Braking is handled by dual-piston hydraulic calipers clamping down on large rotors for the promise of serious stopping power even in wet weather. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

The play-by-play duties will be handled by Ian Eagle, alongside analyst Ross Tucker and sideline reporter Evan Washburn. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Jonatan Mose served as cinematographer, with editing handled by Martin Anthon. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Western Commissioner Rick Lett said the event permit application has been handled with guidance from the county's legal adviser, and that if the H Highway bridge had been out, the county likely would have denied the application. — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

The late Margot Bettauer Dembo handled NYRB’s previous Seghers translations; Lucy Jones has taken over, and excellently conveys the incisive bite of the writing. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

The Miami Hurricanes have handled business so far this season. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Simmons’ favorite target, Cayden Lee, handled most of the receiving, with 94 yards and a TD on seven catches. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026