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
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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
According to the county’s trauma dashboard, local hospitals handled 1,633 motor vehicle injuries in 2024.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Soursop is a delicate fruit, so it should be handled with care.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
During a hearing, Torres reviewed federal prosecutors' motions over whether the suspect should be placed in pretrial detention since the case is now being handled in adult court in Florida.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Only 28% said Trump has handled the cost of living well, a six-point decrease since January, while the share of Republicans who said Trump has handled the cost of living well has declined 14 points since the beginning of the year.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The case is being handled by the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Again, hydrogen fluoride is dangerous stuff and needs to be handled carefully.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
World Sales are being handled by The Party Film Sales; Frenetic Films Distribution is handling distribution in Switzerland.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 14 May 2026
International sales are handled by Paradise City Sales.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Soursop is a delicate fruit, so it should be handled with care.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
During a hearing, Torres reviewed federal prosecutors' motions over whether the suspect should be placed in pretrial detention since the case is now being handled in adult court in Florida.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Only 28% said Trump has handled the cost of living well, a six-point decrease since January, while the share of Republicans who said Trump has handled the cost of living well has declined 14 points since the beginning of the year.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The case is being handled by the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Again, hydrogen fluoride is dangerous stuff and needs to be handled carefully.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
World Sales are being handled by The Party Film Sales; Frenetic Films Distribution is handling distribution in Switzerland.
—Roberto Prieto, Variety, 14 May 2026
International sales are handled by Paradise City Sales.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handled
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The Guida letter was addressed to New Britain Mayor Robert Sanchez.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2026
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Iran has not publicly addressed being targeted by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Last year, guests were treated to music of the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, big band and dance.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Sepsis can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death if not treated right away.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Located where a Thompson Hotel once operated, 1 Hotel Toronto couldn’t be more distinct aesthetically from its retro-modern forebear.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The dispensary, which previously operated as a car garage, features oversized windows and abundant natural light that immediately distinguish it from darker, more utilitarian cannabis retail spaces.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Eustis actually had twice as many hits as their Panther counterparts, but Coral Springs Charter pitcher Counrtney Wahlbrink managed to escape multiple innings with timely strikeouts.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Starship's Ship 39 upper stage also lost one of its six main engines during ascent, but managed to reach space on the remaining five.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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In any other domain, this would not be tolerated.—
Nikhil Handigol,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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However, Graham wants people to be aware that hoax threats will not be tolerated.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Magazines Canada is supervised by an all-volunteer board of directors who serve two-year terms.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Some are clinically supervised; others position themselves as complementary to Western medicine rather than a replacement for it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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At the root of these problems lies a technocratic and post-humanist mentality that tends to regard the human person as an object to be manipulated or a resource to be optimized, removing all safeguards against the unchecked pursuit of profit.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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How easily we could be manipulated.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Here are those who served in the judicial branch.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Likely because Beyoncé served as a co-chair for this year’s event, the 14-year-old got a pass, wearing a white strapless Balenciaga gown with silver Jimmy Choo stilettos, sunglasses, and an unzipped jacket.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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