handler

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of handler An investigation continued Monday into what prompted a tiger to attack and kill its handler over the weekend while performing in front of a crowd at an animal preserve in Oklahoma, authorities said. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025 Mitchell is not the scorer that Herro and Powell are, but Mitchell does serve as another ball-handler who can put pressure on the rim while also providing a quality on-ball defensive presence. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025 An Oklahoma tiger handler was killed by one of the big cats under his care. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 Sribniak, the dog's handler, is charged with assault with a dangeous weapon/felonious assault. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handler
Noun
  • Fried was at 102 pitches, but on the other side of the field, Boston manager Alex Cora allowed his ace, Garrett Crochet, to throw 117.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Abdi is repped by SMS Talent and Haven Entertainment; Simone by Buchwald, manager LaNise Oppong, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Granese by Untitled Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; and Silverman by Authentic and Brave Artists Management.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Cassie’s husband, personal trainer Alex Fine, supported her throughout the proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This interactive Night Fury friend makes more than 60 different sounds and reacts when trainers-in-training use his toy fish to get his attention.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handler. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on handler

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!