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
C.m. Rubin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The future bride also emphasized the hands-on nature of the experience.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
These efforts can help your teams build hands-on familiarity without overcommitting.
—Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Franklin serves as North America’s lead node for the Fab Learning Academy, providing hands-on AI professional learning for teachers.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The future bride also emphasized the hands-on nature of the experience.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
These efforts can help your teams build hands-on familiarity without overcommitting.
—Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
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Under the plan, workers and families would receive a rebate check, modeled on the direct payments issued by Congress in 2020 during the pandemic.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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But California is aiming to flip five GOP seats in direct response to five seats Texas Republicans wish to secure in their redistricting.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), a nonprofit that tracks political violence, the Proud Boys have been less active in 2025 than over the preceding several years.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
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The fire, located on Highway 166 northwest of Santa Maria, California, was burning on both sides of the highway, with more active spread on the south side of the road, according to Cal Fire.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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With Van de Ven and Cristian Romero established as Spurs’ primary partnership in central defence, Vuskovic may struggle to supplant that duo for the biggest games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The 449-foot blast, his second longest of the year, moved Goodman within three homers of matching the club record by a primary catcher (Wilin Rosario’s 28 in 2012).—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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