handlers

noun

plural of handler
as in managers

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Recent Examples of handlers While the handlers knew where the bodies were during the workshop, a key component of search dog training is blind and double-blind exercises, where neither the dog nor handler know where the target is hidden, lead instructor Gregory Strickland said. — Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 The facility’s food handlers that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged must obtain a valid food handler card. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlers
  1. managers
  2. trainers
  3. coaches
Noun
  • As a result, a new superintendent and board of managers were brought in, and changes were implemented immediately.
    — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Many broadcasting managers nationwide made a grave mistake in the last 20 years by deciding that expertise was not needed to report traffic.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of managers
Noun
  • The boys, according to Jeffco, are managers, trainers or mascots — not athletes.
    — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edge defender walked off the field with team trainers and did not return, though Koonce continued to practice.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trainers
Noun
  • The most notable figures to call for that have been two of the previous three coaches before Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some of this season’s top college football transfers simply followed their coaches from one school to another.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaches

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