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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
Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Serafina handles supervision and discipline in the brothel, while Arcángela manages finances and connections with local officials.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that handles and lids may have lower heat tolerances than the pan itself.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Or small issues arise that your team handles fine.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Ujaan Ganguly handles writing and directing duties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Jake Latimer talks about his big decision, and Jeff Probst explains how the show handles family emergency news from back home.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Aurora’s powerful contribution Aurora handles the computational side of this pairing, with more than 60,000 GPUs and the ability to perform over one quintillion calculations per second.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The medium-sized bag has long handles and a spacious interior that fits everyday essentials and even has room for a compact smart tablet.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, the flush door handles, mechanical releases and electrical power that are hallmarks of Tesla cars and trucks can be deadly in crashes because drivers and passengers have struggled to get out of the burning vehicles, Bloomberg reported this week.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Smith controls the ranks with handles on the console called stops.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Serafina handles supervision and discipline in the brothel, while Arcángela manages finances and connections with local officials.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that handles and lids may have lower heat tolerances than the pan itself.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Or small issues arise that your team handles fine.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Ujaan Ganguly handles writing and directing duties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Jake Latimer talks about his big decision, and Jeff Probst explains how the show handles family emergency news from back home.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Aurora’s powerful contribution Aurora handles the computational side of this pairing, with more than 60,000 GPUs and the ability to perform over one quintillion calculations per second.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Still, unlacquered brass hardware gets very grubby over the years from countless fingers grabbing handles and pulls.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The medium-sized bag has long handles and a spacious interior that fits everyday essentials and even has room for a compact smart tablet.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, the flush door handles, mechanical releases and electrical power that are hallmarks of Tesla cars and trucks can be deadly in crashes because drivers and passengers have struggled to get out of the burning vehicles, Bloomberg reported this week.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Smith controls the ranks with handles on the console called stops.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handles
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After an initial jam session to determine musical abilities and interests, participants are paired up and assigned to a counselor who manages their activities for the week.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In August 2023, Perez – a tourism official who manages the island’s biggest concert venue, the Coliseo – got a phone call from two producers for Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, the genre-bending Puerto Rican rapper, singer, actor and occasional professional wrestler better known as Bad Bunny.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The fact that this balm’s blend of hyaluronic microspheres, glycerin, and fruit extracts treats lips to long-lasting, intense levels of moisture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Missing Middle Traditional education treats marketing as a creative discipline or a collection of disconnected principles or tactics.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company operates sprawling businesses across retail, cloud computing, advertising, and other areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Russian government operates about half of the 210 total facilities, the report found.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cucinelli supervises the company’s image and communication, especially through social platforms, and has greatly contributed to reach out to the younger generations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Election Board, which oversees voting within Kansas City limits, will receive about $900,000 from the general fund in the Jackson County budget about three weeks before the election, Ealom and KCEB Republican Director Shawn Kieffer said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Newell oversees no annual fund-raising pushes, leads no searches for public money or corporate underwriting grants.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, both consumers and the auto industry need to come to grips with a stark reality, said Smoke.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At least seven National Weather Service (NWS) offices broke low temperature records Monday morning as chilly weather grips much of the United States.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite including multiple iconic names in this segment, many notable names were left out, including Hulk Hogan, Danielle Spencer, and Jerry Adler.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Builders of the Internet Era Honorees include major names like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, NPR, and Adobe — each recognized for their lasting cultural impact, creative innovation and consistent achievement at the Webbys over the years.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Handles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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