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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump ran on affordability issues, but 57 percent of Americans now disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy, per a Washington Post / ABC News / Ipsos poll.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Schoen is handling the scouting side of the week, with Harbaugh grinding film and contributing in the personnel department, too.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The incident — and the handling of it by both the BBC and BAFTA — has sparked a firestorm of anger that continues to reverberate.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Trump ran on affordability issues, but 57 percent of Americans now disapprove of the president’s handling of the economy, per a Washington Post / ABC News / Ipsos poll.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Schoen is handling the scouting side of the week, with Harbaugh grinding film and contributing in the personnel department, too.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handling
Noun
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For instance, the current system demonstrates radio-frequency communication, but full spacecraft electronics involve many other components, including processors, memory systems, and power management units.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Fifty-year-old Daniel Taylor, a professor of marketing and supply chain management at the university’s Rawls College of Business, faces a charge of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other lifestyle habits like staying active, getting enough sleep, and managing stress may lower your risk of disease, too.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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For many people, however, the side effects are mild and tolerable and the benefits of treating chronic anxiety are worth it, said Patrick Kelly, president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Texas last elected a Democratic senator in 1988, and the state is so firmly in the grip of MAGA legislators that its elementary-school curriculum permits treating Bible stories as historical fact.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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The service Service here strikes that elusive balance between formal and familiar—the staff embodying Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) while operating with polished international flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Beautiful two children during the day while waiting tables at night as her husband works overtime operating very heavy equipment.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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To achieve that, supervising sound editor Nelson Ferreira recorded Elordi’s ADR at a high resolution of 96K to enable Robitaille to push and distort the voice without adding artifacts.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Team player representatives, the overall group supervising negotiations, voted 26-4 in favor, leaving the overall ballot at 26-12 for ratification.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cryptomeria thrives under challenging conditions, tolerating salt spray, deer and rabbit browsing, and hot, dry planting sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Individuals with sensitive digestive systems, irritable bowel syndrome or difficulty tolerating large amounts of oats may especially need to limit frequency or portion size.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Brennan Center at NYU has compiled pages of federal efforts to undermine voting, from dismantling the agency overseeing election cybersecurity to attacking law firms that protect voting rights.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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America 250, an entity created by Congress, is also overseeing an array of events.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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April 20 is also when the restaurant is expected to cease operation, Red O restaurant manager Kathryn Johnson said Thursday.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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White shared the court with two familiar Charlotte 49ers faces — assistant men’s basketball coach Brett Carey and director of basketball operations Dee Tolliver.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handling. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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