1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
as in enjoyment
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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1
as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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3
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hands
Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Advanced designs add tactile sensors in hands and fingers so the robot can estimate grip force and avoid dropping or crushing objects.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Some builders are taking it into their own hands to avoid the costly red tape and bureaucracy of affordable housing financing to build homes that can be rented or sold at affordable rates but without using subsidies.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Having such a noteworthy first client gives Jetson an edge, at least in publicity, over competitors in the Part 103 Ultralight space such as Pivotal, which has already put several of its Helix and Blackfly electric aircraft into consumers’ hands.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hands to the face initially is not a penalty.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Next page, clasping hands with Schweitzer in her satin, white wedding dress with a rose bouquet.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Myke hands her her acoustic guitar and gives her a kiss.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Rodgers will face off against his former team, as New York hands the keys over to Justin Fields.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis and Tennessee round out the bottom of the AFC South, with the Colts turning the page on the Anthony Richardson era and giving Daniel Jones the reins, while Tennessee hands the keys to first overall pick Cam Ward.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But Democrats should hold off on gleefully penciling in 2028 as the year AI hands them the keys to the White House in perpetuity.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Gloria hands $500 to Lynette before heading out for the night.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
The agents pushed him against a metal fence, put his hands behind his back and twisted his arm, according to the lawsuit.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
As the sun was setting, hundreds of North Texans — many clad in black — gathered with candles and posters in their hands and solidarity in their hearts.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Advanced designs add tactile sensors in hands and fingers so the robot can estimate grip force and avoid dropping or crushing objects.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Some builders are taking it into their own hands to avoid the costly red tape and bureaucracy of affordable housing financing to build homes that can be rented or sold at affordable rates but without using subsidies.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Having such a noteworthy first client gives Jetson an edge, at least in publicity, over competitors in the Part 103 Ultralight space such as Pivotal, which has already put several of its Helix and Blackfly electric aircraft into consumers’ hands.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Because hands to the face initially is not a penalty.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Next page, clasping hands with Schweitzer in her satin, white wedding dress with a rose bouquet.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The largest ethnic group within that population is Burmese Muslims – known as Rohingya – who have been denied Burmese citizenship, faced widespread human rights abuses and, starting in 2016, genocide at the hands of the Burmese military.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The scandal also hands fresh ammunition to Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party, which is already leading in the polls.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Myke hands her her acoustic guitar and gives her a kiss.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Rodgers will face off against his former team, as New York hands the keys over to Justin Fields.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.
—Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis and Tennessee round out the bottom of the AFC South, with the Colts turning the page on the Anthony Richardson era and giving Daniel Jones the reins, while Tennessee hands the keys to first overall pick Cam Ward.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
But Democrats should hold off on gleefully penciling in 2028 as the year AI hands them the keys to the White House in perpetuity.
—Matt K. Lewis, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Gloria hands $500 to Lynette before heading out for the night.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And that robbed the viewing experience of some enjoyment.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a culture that emphasizes saving face and meeting expectations, students were less motivated by curiosity or enjoyment and more by fear of letting others down.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This new framework provides the immigration official with greater flexibility and discretion.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, to observe them, astronomers rely on stellar occultations — moments when an object passes between them and a background star.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The entrance to the car park even passes under a portcullis and guests’ bags go through an X-ray machine hidden in the rock-face.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her athletic resume leaves small room for debate on who, besides her, can be crowned the greatest female sprinter of all time.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes, leaves even turn purple, notes the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Defensive back Prince Green III made the initial tackle to pop the ball out of Jordan’s grasp, then Caleb Moore recovered the ball.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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The final two drops saw Lamb let a Prescott deep shot go right through his hands deep into Eagles territory just a few plays before a fourth down go-ball also fell through his leaping grasp.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Still, the offense wasn’t flowing, and the unit had just given an extra possession to the Jaguars with an interception that led to a touchdown.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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During more than two hours of testimony, journalist Michael Shellenberger testified that sources had informed him that intelligence communities are in possession of numerous high-resolution photos and videos of the craft unlike any of the grainy imagery that has so far been declassified.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Parker supplies a ready solution that nicely dovetails with Kennedy’s hostility toward vaccines, and pharmaceutical interventions against disease in general.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like an app store provides apps for your phone, npm supplies small pieces of code that developers use to build websites, mobile apps, and cloud platforms.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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