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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
The internal combustion side of the powertrain, handled in-house by Ford, will be paired with the Bosch hybrid system currently deployed across the Hypercar class.
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Jerry Perez, The Drive, 16 Jan. 2026
As this is an active investigation being handled by another agency, the Bethel Police Department will not be involved in the criminal investigation and will not comment on specific details at this time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento Bee compiled the numbers of homicide deaths in the four-county Sacramento region for the 2025 calendar year using the number of cases handled in each jurisdiction as part of the newspaper’s annual count.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Many problems, including excessive vomiting or dehydration, asthma or pneumonia, or the need for stitches or a minor fracture, can be handled at an urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
An uncommon resiliency That same mindset carried over to the field as the team handled the departures of key players and coaches.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
This toy stands about 6 inches tall yet is designed to be easily handled by small hands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
While every situation is different and typically handled through the formal estate process, many families say that a few simple organizational steps make things feel less overwhelming.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Worldwide sales are handled by South Korea’s Showbox.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Jerry Perez, The Drive, 16 Jan. 2026
As this is an active investigation being handled by another agency, the Bethel Police Department will not be involved in the criminal investigation and will not comment on specific details at this time.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
The Sacramento Bee compiled the numbers of homicide deaths in the four-county Sacramento region for the 2025 calendar year using the number of cases handled in each jurisdiction as part of the newspaper’s annual count.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Many problems, including excessive vomiting or dehydration, asthma or pneumonia, or the need for stitches or a minor fracture, can be handled at an urgent care.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
An uncommon resiliency That same mindset carried over to the field as the team handled the departures of key players and coaches.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
This toy stands about 6 inches tall yet is designed to be easily handled by small hands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
While every situation is different and typically handled through the formal estate process, many families say that a few simple organizational steps make things feel less overwhelming.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Worldwide sales are handled by South Korea’s Showbox.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handled
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
Kevin Fixler
January 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.—
Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Otay bridge shelter, which opened in 2023 and is operated by nonprofit City Net, has graduated over 100 people into permanent housing.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Cleggett was the owner of a sober home business that operated in Boston, Wakefield, Quincy, and Weymouth.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the second one, Marv and Harry have managed to escape prison and meet up with Macaulay Culkin's character, Kevin, a second time, when the boy once again finds himself on his own for the most wonderful time of the year.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Still, the tolerability data, or how well patients tolerated Structure’s treatment, appeared to be worse than that of Eli Lilly’s pill.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sessions are limited to six children, and each child must be supervised by a parent.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Taking calcium and vitamin D together is generally safe and helps support bone health when supervised by a doctor.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, CBS News ran images through AI detection tools, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate but can still help flag possibly manipulated content.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Handled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handled. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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