HANDOVERS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

handovers

noun

plural of handover

as in surrenders

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

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Recent Examples of handovers The airline is also now mandating that airport personnel conduct headcounts whenever a passenger discrepancy is identified, and briefings have been issued to Canberra Airport staff detailing how handovers of this kind should be handled. —

Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Israel has accused Hamas of using past hostage handovers for propaganda, exchanging them in front of crowds and banners accusing Israel of war crimes. —

Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for handovers

Noun

The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025