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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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
Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Immediately rub your hands with olive oil to remove most of the capsaicin, and then wash them thoroughly with soap and warm water.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
And the change again proved to be a big success — forcing HOHs to get even more blood on their hands while also keeping eliminations in doubt right up to the actual voting.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Having a crossbody bag like this on-sale one keeps your essentials close and easily accessible, all while keeping your hands free.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Of course, there is an array of issues for Arne Slot to get to grips with and they have been well documented and analysed on The Athletic following those painful setbacks at the hands of Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The land changed hands as developers pitched grand ideas to no avail.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … COZY CONNECTIONS – Mamdani hands big check to radical group boasting about infiltrating his campaign.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Strong secondary Single-digit jersey numbers are so coveted that Lewis hands them out personally rather than leaving it to SDSU’s equipment manager.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The lift test starts when a person hands the robot a plastic storage container filled with houseplants.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Mars in Scorpio hands us the tools.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
Chase Jenkins #4 of the Rice Owls hands the ball to Quinton Jackson #10 during the game against the Houston Cougars at Rice Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For example, someone offers you a step stool and hands you the light bulb.
—Melanie Draheim, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
According to Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, eating with your hands is hygienic (after having washed your hands, of course) and beneficial to your senses and digestion.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Immediately rub your hands with olive oil to remove most of the capsaicin, and then wash them thoroughly with soap and warm water.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
And the change again proved to be a big success — forcing HOHs to get even more blood on their hands while also keeping eliminations in doubt right up to the actual voting.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Having a crossbody bag like this on-sale one keeps your essentials close and easily accessible, all while keeping your hands free.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Of course, there is an array of issues for Arne Slot to get to grips with and they have been well documented and analysed on The Athletic following those painful setbacks at the hands of Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The land changed hands as developers pitched grand ideas to no avail.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Humanoid robot hands What’s on your list?
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … COZY CONNECTIONS – Mamdani hands big check to radical group boasting about infiltrating his campaign.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Strong secondary Single-digit jersey numbers are so coveted that Lewis hands them out personally rather than leaving it to SDSU’s equipment manager.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The lift test starts when a person hands the robot a plastic storage container filled with houseplants.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Mars in Scorpio hands us the tools.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025
Chase Jenkins #4 of the Rice Owls hands the ball to Quinton Jackson #10 during the game against the Houston Cougars at Rice Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
For example, someone offers you a step stool and hands you the light bulb.
—Melanie Draheim, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Secure, redundant communication systems ensure instant presidential command, while E-6B airborne launch control aircraft can assume control if ground communication is lost, guaranteeing uninterrupted deterrence capability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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To this day, the cooing and mutter of pigeons can lull me into a space of deep enjoyment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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The autobiographical, meta element can also be part of the enjoyment of your films.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Maize provides the nutritive backbone to the Three Sisters system, yielding the bulk of the energy and a modest amount of protein.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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For Broadcom, the move provides deeper access to the booming AI market.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown will end when Congress passes and Trump signs an appropriations bill to fund the federal departments and agencies currently shut down.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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This would happen when the light of distant stars passes through the elusive matter.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Traditional bulb spacing leaves gaps in the garden while the plants slowly grow in, bloom, and then decline.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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This leaves a big hole in the Sabres’ lineup.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Utah, Nolen says that public health officials have a good grasp on where measles is spreading thanks to wastewater monitoring that can capture virus levels beyond official case counts, and where the risk is elevated due to low vaccination rates.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cooper’s grasp of the material is unerring, imbuing it with a sweetness that’s never cloying, a generosity of spirit that’s never unearned.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Commanders were forced to punt on the ensuing possession after the touchdown, and the Bears got the ball back but went three-and-out, giving it right back to the Commanders.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rates in major cities like Milan, Paris and New York are at all-time highs, and guests are increasingly prioritizing experiences over possessions.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Flock Safety also supplies the most surveillance cameras to continuously record details about vehicles driven across North Carolina, The News & Observer reported last year.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The oil depot is used for the transport of oil and oil products between rail tankers, sea vessels, and road transport and is the largest oil storage facility in Crimea, holding up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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