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as in manages
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 treats
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in supervises
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 accepts
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in oversees
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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as in grips
a part by which an implement is held
was given a set a steak knives with wooden handles
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as in names
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
likes to go by the handle "Champ"
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as in nicknames
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
since it seemed decreed that every new firefighter have a handle, his was soon "Hulk"
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Recent Examples of handles
Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Elle Driver handles world sales.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Early in their careers, Bitzer, who mainly handles 800 Pound Gorilla’s business affairs, and Greiman, who focuses on creative development, worked in country music — both in artist management, and Greiman, at Outback Presents, a leading promoter of country music and comedy tours.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Flights for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted Sunday because of a staffing shortage at the Southern California TRACON, which handles flights arriving or departing.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Gold is a good hedge against falling rupee and any weakness in Indian equity markets, said Mukesh Jindal, senior partner at wealth management firm Alpha Capital that handles assets of more than 100 billion rupees for family offices and high net worth individuals in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The leadership change could have significant implications for how the department handles crime, morale, and community trust in the months ahead.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Spray it on doorknobs and handles, stovetops, countertops, refrigerator shelves, and light switches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Lightly grease three ¾-inch-wide whisk or wooden spoon handles.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Out of the 10% roll-on/roll-off freight ACL handles, only 1% is passenger cars.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Height limits will depend on just how much bus and light rail traffic a stop handles.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The scene where ‘80s teen Marty McFly borrows a scooter from a bewildered ‘50s kid and breaks off the handles to make a skateboard is one of the film’s most iconic moments.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The set is made of iron and features wood handles with minimal embellishments.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Forsytes is produced in association with ITV Studios, which handles international distribution, with PBS Distribution handling North American rights.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Elle Driver handles world sales.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Early in their careers, Bitzer, who mainly handles 800 Pound Gorilla’s business affairs, and Greiman, who focuses on creative development, worked in country music — both in artist management, and Greiman, at Outback Presents, a leading promoter of country music and comedy tours.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Flights for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted Sunday because of a staffing shortage at the Southern California TRACON, which handles flights arriving or departing.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Gold is a good hedge against falling rupee and any weakness in Indian equity markets, said Mukesh Jindal, senior partner at wealth management firm Alpha Capital that handles assets of more than 100 billion rupees for family offices and high net worth individuals in India.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The leadership change could have significant implications for how the department handles crime, morale, and community trust in the months ahead.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
These gadgets include single or double kettlebell handles, an EZ curl bar, a straight bar, plus an optional pulley system and set of elastic resistance bands.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
Spray it on doorknobs and handles, stovetops, countertops, refrigerator shelves, and light switches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Both suitcases feature spinner wheels, telescoping handles and one-inch expansion zippers to give you a bit more room when needed.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Lightly grease three ¾-inch-wide whisk or wooden spoon handles.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Out of the 10% roll-on/roll-off freight ACL handles, only 1% is passenger cars.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Height limits will depend on just how much bus and light rail traffic a stop handles.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
The scene where ‘80s teen Marty McFly borrows a scooter from a bewildered ‘50s kid and breaks off the handles to make a skateboard is one of the film’s most iconic moments.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
The set is made of iron and features wood handles with minimal embellishments.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handles
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services oversees SNAP, and the Arkansas Department of Health manages WIC.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teenager manages to skip around Carreras’ challenge, but the defensive pressure means Yamal runs straight into Orkun Kokcu’s tackle.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The biggest challenge for the authors to commercialize this into a product, however, is to solve whether this actually treats the disease-specific molecular features of common alopecias like male or female pattern alopecia.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Under the new structure, OpenAI’s for-profit arm operates as the OpenAI Group Public Benefit Corporation but remains under the control of its nonprofit foundation.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Food insecurity is also a looming problem, said Paco Vélez, chief executive of Feeding South Florida, which operates food pantries, including 24 at South Florida schools, in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.—
Mimi Whitefield,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sebastio supervises retail, finance and an in-house team of three designers for product consistency, as the brand was first inspired by his own and his father’s wardrobe.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Matty also accepts an apology from Olympia, who feels bad about baiting her (and then recording her).—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Edward Glazer is the co-chairman of the Bucs and oversees real estate acquisitions for the family company, First Allied Corporation, according to Forbes.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The additions came about following proposals that were made to the organization’s board of governors’ Equity and Inclusion Committee — which oversees all of the Affinity Groups, and which is currently chaired by the actor Lou Diamond Phillips — and ultimately approved by the full board.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Crews discovered fissures in the bedrock that required repair and struggled to find grips strong enough to hold cars on the steep grade.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hampshire’s Boomtown Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026’s event, featuring names from all across the musical spectrum.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Handles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handles. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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