handlers

Definition of handlersnext
plural of handler

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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
Noun
  • The bill focuses on large health care companies that own pharmacies as well as insurers or pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBMs, which influence the prescription drugs Americans can get through insurance plans and how much those medications will cost.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • Che’s managers did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • That drives the decision by the trainers that two weeks is counterproductive to the best interest of the horses themselves.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
  • Wales Bonner trainers give the look a sporty twist, as do Valesque’s canvas tote and Miu Miu’s goggle sunnies.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • There is also a $500 million investment in literacy coaches and math support staff at struggling schools.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

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“Handlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlers. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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