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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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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
Noun
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To take an example that would be potentially devastating to the Republicans, imagine that the Democrats took full control of the state government in Georgia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Private equity companies would be banned from investing in youth sports teams, leagues, facilities and events under a new federal bill, a move lawmakers say would lower participation costs for families and restore control of a public good to local communities.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, enjoyment gives your confidence something solid to build on.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Ontology not only integrates with a wide range of applications, datasets, virtual tables, and models, but also provides the real-world objects and logic needed to run a large enterprise.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 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
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As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 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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Baltimore’s captain is countered by Justin Herbert, who supplies his own smooth tenacity for Los Angeles.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Teledyne Energy Systems supplies thermoelectric components, while BAE Systems develops insulation systems for the generator.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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