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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
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
With just a single command, the robot automatically handles the entire welding process from start to finish.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
However, the warning should concern any business that handles sensitive records.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some medications affect how your body handles heat, so your doctor may have specific guidance for high-heat days.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Denver’s Empower Field handles major stadium business and is the home to the NFL’s Broncos.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 June 2026
It is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also handles international distribution.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Trump this week threatened to continue strikes against Iran and to take over Kharg Island, which is a small island located about 16 miles off the Iranian coast that handles millions of barrels of oil a day.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q The ThinkCentre Neo 50q is a very capable pint-sized tower built around an Intel Core i5-13420H processor that handles everyday productivity tasks without breaking a sweat.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Reliability has become a concern after a run of recalls (dumbbells from BowFlex, FitRx and Amazon Basics all had plate-disengagement issues; and PowerBlock had a narrow recall involving certain commercial handles).
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Keep your core engaged and grip the machine handles.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Add other appliance handles and lightswitch plates to those high-touch items that could use a little cleaning attention.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Mittens are great for grabbing hot cookware with easy-to-hold handles or lips, but pincers or gloves might serve you better for flat sheet pans, awkward vessels like bowls, or while using tongs, flipping fillets, and in slipperier situations.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Like the Legion Go (and of course the Switch), this device features removable handles.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
Faucets, stall locks, and door handles can all become frequent touchpoints throughout the day.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Verb
The team looked at hematopoietic stem cells, the blood-forming stem cells that generate every red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet in the body, and zeroed in on the lysosome, the part of the cell that handles cellular recycling.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
With just a single command, the robot automatically handles the entire welding process from start to finish.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
However, the warning should concern any business that handles sensitive records.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Some medications affect how your body handles heat, so your doctor may have specific guidance for high-heat days.
—Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Denver’s Empower Field handles major stadium business and is the home to the NFL’s Broncos.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 June 2026
It is produced in association with ITV Studios, which also handles international distribution.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Trump this week threatened to continue strikes against Iran and to take over Kharg Island, which is a small island located about 16 miles off the Iranian coast that handles millions of barrels of oil a day.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q The ThinkCentre Neo 50q is a very capable pint-sized tower built around an Intel Core i5-13420H processor that handles everyday productivity tasks without breaking a sweat.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Noun
The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Reliability has become a concern after a run of recalls (dumbbells from BowFlex, FitRx and Amazon Basics all had plate-disengagement issues; and PowerBlock had a narrow recall involving certain commercial handles).
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Keep your core engaged and grip the machine handles.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Add other appliance handles and lightswitch plates to those high-touch items that could use a little cleaning attention.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Mittens are great for grabbing hot cookware with easy-to-hold handles or lips, but pincers or gloves might serve you better for flat sheet pans, awkward vessels like bowls, or while using tongs, flipping fillets, and in slipperier situations.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Like the Legion Go (and of course the Switch), this device features removable handles.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
Faucets, stall locks, and door handles can all become frequent touchpoints throughout the day.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handles
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In July, a few dozen more parking spaces will be added to the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot, bringing the total to about 200 spaces the nonprofit manages.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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For example, our company manages 45,000 hectares of eucalyptus forest.—
Flavio Maluf,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This only treats the symptoms, however.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Married to a physician who often treats SCD patients, to me, this is deeply personal.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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This network operates on a hub-and-satellite model, allowing electronics to be collected and processed closer to where they are retired rather than being shipped long distances to a small number of centralized facilities.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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If the bank accepts the notice, the creditor must stop collecting from the survivor.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Eton College, located in the English county of Berkshire, educates boys aged 13 to 18 and accepts around 270 students per academic year.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The Commission for Independent Education, a division of the Florida Department of Education that oversees unaccredited colleges like Carleen, voted to close the entire school, which also offered other programs.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Progetto 11 also clarifies that Coperni is controlled by two entities, Coperni UK Limited, which holds the license with Tomorrow, and Coperni SAS, a French operating company that oversees day-to-day operations.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 16,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
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Several nations are advancing efforts toward digital independence and are also teaming up to counter Washington’s and Beijing’s tightening grips over the technology.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
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Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, the almanac states.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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“Handles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handles. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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