as in direct
actively and personally involved in something
Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.
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Recent Examples of hands-on
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The new hub will host programs year round, and abet the educational mission via hands-on translation workshops.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Future application The practical test of this model’s value will come as robotics companies and researchers get more hands-on time to test its capabilities.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
At The Studios, members can enjoy hands-on crafting events highlighting local traditions like woodworking and quilting.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The new hub will host programs year round, and abet the educational mission via hands-on translation workshops.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Future application The practical test of this model’s value will come as robotics companies and researchers get more hands-on time to test its capabilities.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The documents, however, do not provide any direct evidence of criminal wrongdoing.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chicago police continue to list the case as active — but no suspects have been named, no arrests have been made and a $68,000 reward is still being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, per FOX32 Chicago.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This livestream is well worth a watch, with active chat users often sharing timestamps of meteor sightings and occasionally rarer phenomena like atmospheric sprites!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Persian is the primary language of Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms are spread across the house, including the primary bedroom suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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