as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
the handling of proper order in the courtroom is the job of the sergeant at arms
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as in managing
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 treating
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in operating
to control the mechanical operation of
learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools
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as in supervising
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 tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in overseeing
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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Recent Examples of handling
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
There is a lot of breathless talk of autonomous agents reshaping every corner of corporate America, from handling sales calls to writing code to managing supply chains.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That was in 1963, and since then, his namesake firm has become world-famous for its expert handling of emeralds like that, as well as other stunning stones.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Blanche also helped Bondi lead the charge on handling the release of the Epstein files, which reportedly played a role in Bondi’s ouster.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
There is a lot of breathless talk of autonomous agents reshaping every corner of corporate America, from handling sales calls to writing code to managing supply chains.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handling
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In 2022, while working a day job in influencer management, an opportunity for Alali to fulfill her lifelong dream of having a pig came true.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Fiber also plays an important role in promoting satiety, which may help with appetite control and weight management.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cooking, handling special requests and managing busy environments still depend on people.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wait times listed on the MyTSA mobile app may not be accurate because TSA isn’t actively managing its sites during the shutdown.—
John Raby,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The mistake many professionals make is treating feedback emotionally instead of analytically.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s a serious concern, but that’s an argument for smart fiscal reform, not for treating Powell’s Harvard remarks as a five-alarm fire.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 2025 language about under-performing degree programs, which said that degree programs that don't meet enrollment quotas must get permission from the Commission to continue operating, was added to the state budget the day before the legislative session concluded.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rarely has a president been surrounded by such an array of toadies and lickspittles, operating beyond their competence in an atmosphere of organizational chaos.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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At that hearing, Alex Adams, supervising deputy district attorney for the juvenile justice unit in the District Attorney’s Office, informed the judge of their motion to transfer the defendant to adult criminal court for prosecution.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The film brings together leading creative talents from 12 countries, including South Korea, with key contributors such as animation supervisor Jae Hyung Kim (Toy Story 4, Inside Out), supervising producer David Lipman (Shrek franchise) and production designer Marcin Jakubowski (Klaus).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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In her role, Tyson will lead day-to-day financial matters, overseeing all fiscal operations and long-term financial planning, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and revenue distribution.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pohlad, who took over in December for his younger brother, Joe, has been overseeing business operations and will continue to do so for the near future.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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