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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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
Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Lakers should put Marcus Smart in the corner as much as possible if Smart doesn’t have the ball in his hands; the difference between Smart as a corner 3-point shooter and Smart as a threat above-the-break is vast.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Tradwives are delivering the last shreds of domestic privacy, intimacy, and pleasure directly into the hands of late-stage capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The city says the water from the tap can be used to take a shower, wash hands, do laundry and run the dishwasher.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The couple first posed for snaps and held hands publicly at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Emergency preparedness needs to be in the hands of those who train for it every day.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 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
When life hands you lemon seeds, plant a lemon tree.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The mysterious figure takes the musician’s guitar, tunes it, and hands it back to its owner.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.
—Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
The Lakers should put Marcus Smart in the corner as much as possible if Smart doesn’t have the ball in his hands; the difference between Smart as a corner 3-point shooter and Smart as a threat above-the-break is vast.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Rethinking the tax code BofA said AI will increase pressure on governments to provide wage insurance, enhanced unemployment benefits, reskilling incentives, and tax reform to ensure the gains from AI don’t concentrate in too few hands.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Tradwives are delivering the last shreds of domestic privacy, intimacy, and pleasure directly into the hands of late-stage capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
The city says the water from the tap can be used to take a shower, wash hands, do laundry and run the dishwasher.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The couple first posed for snaps and held hands publicly at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 15.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Emergency preparedness needs to be in the hands of those who train for it every day.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Office towers continued changing hands uptown as the city pushes toward mixed-use development.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Verb
Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 21 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
When life hands you lemon seeds, plant a lemon tree.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The mysterious figure takes the musician’s guitar, tunes it, and hands it back to its owner.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Fiber-optic drones are not piloted via, for example, GPS signals or radio control.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why mosquito control matters beyond the bites For most gardeners, mosquitoes are about comfort — or the lack of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity, bringing energy toward expression and enjoyment.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Speaking of dry skin, glycerin draws in hydration, colloidal oatmeal calms itchiness and irritation, and aloe provides an immediate, cooling relief when skin feels hot or reactive.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
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As a result, when Earth passes through the comet’s orbit, the comet itself is very far away.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The Salmon River Scenic Byway passes through some of Idaho’s most remote regions.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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That company is a subsidiary of CBD American Shaman, the nationwide retail empire run by Vince Sanders, who claims credit for developing 7-OH, a potent gas station opioid that researchers consider to be more addictive than the kratom leaves it is derived from.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Many in the investment community acknowledged the loss of the wit and storytelling that were Buffett’s signature, but were also reassured by the demonstration of Abel’s firm grasp over Berkshire’s sprawling enterprise, as well as his insights into the conglomerate’s future direction.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Learning a dozen-plus pitchers, getting a grasp on their repertoires, determining how they can best be handled and what makes each tick was a challenge, along with understanding how the Rays do things.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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In college, possession is awarded to one team or the other based on an alternating possession arrow, but at the pro level the players involved in the call actually have to play out the jump to resume the game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The governor faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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And in a state that supplies water to much of the West, what happens on Colorado farms could shape the future of agriculture far beyond its borders.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Early Verdict The Infiniti QX65 supplies Nissan’s luxury arm with a contender in the crowded space of style-forward midsize luxury SUVs.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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