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

Under legislation known as Assembly Bill 1770, the attorney general will decide what actions justice officials should take to ensure private arbitrations required by any health plan are handled fairly and in line with state law. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

James, naturally, handled himself like a true professional, used to the global spotlight since he was put on a basketball pedestal as a teenager. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

The company also cited concerns around how Amazon account data and credentials would be handled, and said agents don’t offer Amazon’s personalized recommendations. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Fanatics Studios handled production of this year’s ESPY Awards for ESPN as well as the Fanatics Flag Football Classic. — William Earl, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

The overtones of social significance are adroitly handled and make real sense in an era of tragic international quarrels. — Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

It was produced by Federico Vindver, Luis Salazar and Sampaio; Jean Rodriguez handled vocal recording and production, and Mosty mixed and mastered the track. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026

Many handled important logistical tasks, Forest Service staffers said, like securing authorizations for equipment, land use and water supplies during wildfires. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026