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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Republicans on the committee launched an investigation into Walz's handling of a series of multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in Minnesota last December.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Mister Smith Entertainment is handling world sales.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Recent city audits have criticized the city’s handling of leases.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Republicans on the committee launched an investigation into Walz's handling of a series of multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in Minnesota last December.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Polymarket’s reckless approach to handling information is made even more egregious by new brand partnerships with legitimate corporate newsgroups.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Mister Smith Entertainment is handling world sales.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handling
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The new shelter includes an on-site medical clinic, an early education classroom, comprehensive case management, full commercial kitchen and spaces for art, job training, education and mental health programming, the release noted.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Many who call Paton a close friend do not attempt to explain his steadiness via the particulars of roster management or cap analysis.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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That's because each state has its own system for managing Medicaid, often requiring experts to make customized changes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and other state organs are expected to play central roles in managing any transition.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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More recently, trials of transcutaneous devices, often placed around the neck or in the outer ear, have shown promising results in treating conditions including diabetes, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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In attempting to mitigate that risk, the firm focused on how ongoing issues in Duke’s athletics department could trigger labor unrest, treating athlete empowerment as a variable to be monitored, managed and, if necessary, contained.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional pipe-inspection tools, the robot can travel up to 6 km on a single battery charge, while operating in passages only a few centimeters wide.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, better-than-expected sales and improved operating efficiency allowed for Broadcom's operating margin to expand year over year and exceed Wall Street expectations.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then, if that wasn't enough executive production for you, Helen Leigh and Cory Walker are also on board as co-executive producers, with Shaun O’Neil, Jeff Allen, and Dan Duncan serving as the series' supervising directors.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The board is responsible for supervising the superintendent, stewarding the budget responsibly and creating policy that aligns with community values.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Plants are very adaptable, tolerating a range of growing conditions from full sun to deep shade, clay to sand, and dry to occasionally wet soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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However, some healthcare providers may stop at a lower dose if a patient is losing enough weight and tolerating the medication well, rather than pushing to the maximum.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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There would be another bite at the apple but not a fourth, the judge overseeing the case warned.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The longtime Wallingford Democrat serves today as an assistant Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore overseeing the chamber at times during debates.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Democrats are insisting on changes to immigration enforcement operations as part of the measure and blocked it from advancing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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To support this transition, the Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract to sustain and modernize the submarine fire control system that enables the operation of the Trident II missile.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handling. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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