1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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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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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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as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The tax is collected at the wholesale level, meaning the cut initially falls into the hands of fuel distributors, producers, and importers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Hold the other end of the resistance band with your hands about shoulder-width apart.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 May 2026
The roster needs more experienced hands, better spacing, and more functional lineups.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
However, with the statute of limitations passed, Dutch police reportedly have their hands tied; the Dutch Restitutions Committee does not deal with private art collections.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Red, dry hands that are sore and unsightly.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Darcy wondered whether his hands understood the world independently of the rest of him, artful navigators in a permanent dusk.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The partnership hands a big win to OpenAI’s biggest competitor at the peak of Musk’s public feud with OpenAI, and provides a roadmap to where the relationship between Musk and Anthropic could head next.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
When Mathias heads straight from the airport to a salon-like reception in honor of Elena, the tone of the event is set when a butler hands him a necktie to borrow.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The vote hands Lula another significant defeat in Congress months before his bid for a fourth nonconsecutive term.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Judd hands her a gun and tells her to join the executioner’s squad.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison says as Tyler hands her a plate.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
The tax is collected at the wholesale level, meaning the cut initially falls into the hands of fuel distributors, producers, and importers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Hold the other end of the resistance band with your hands about shoulder-width apart.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 11 May 2026
The roster needs more experienced hands, better spacing, and more functional lineups.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
However, with the statute of limitations passed, Dutch police reportedly have their hands tied; the Dutch Restitutions Committee does not deal with private art collections.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
Red, dry hands that are sore and unsightly.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Darcy wondered whether his hands understood the world independently of the rest of him, artful navigators in a permanent dusk.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Verb
Jesus Vasquez hands a petition to another student.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The partnership hands a big win to OpenAI’s biggest competitor at the peak of Musk’s public feud with OpenAI, and provides a roadmap to where the relationship between Musk and Anthropic could head next.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
When Mathias heads straight from the airport to a salon-like reception in honor of Elena, the tone of the event is set when a butler hands him a necktie to borrow.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The vote hands Lula another significant defeat in Congress months before his bid for a fourth nonconsecutive term.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Judd hands her a gun and tells her to join the executioner’s squad.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison says as Tyler hands her a plate.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
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Moving the Department of Education under the governor’s control just gives even more power to the same Sacramento insiders who have turned our schools into some of the worst in the country.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As Polis has discovered, firm Democratic control doesn’t translate into a unified vision for the state.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 5th House, opposing Jupiter in your 11th, highlighting personal enjoyment versus group obligations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Set on a nearly 1-acre hillside lot at the end of a private road, the property provides ample parking for five cars.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Don Theisen, a Forest Lake resident and former Washington County Public Works director who now provides consulting services, will report on various delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, construction-manager adviser, or construction-manager at risk.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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The central Sahel is defined by the continent-spanning arid belt that passes through Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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An egg that passes visual and smell inspection up to three weeks past the expiration date is almost certainly still good, regardless of what the carton says.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the movies that escaped Neon’s grasp still irk Quinn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Yet many of its students aren’t demonstrating even an elementary grasp of free speech.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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From there, Linde also supplies liquid nitrogen and liquid helium, used to create vacuum conditions to run quality checks on spacecraft components.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which supplies water to 19 million people, relies on the river for about 20% of its supply.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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