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
Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Liu emphasizes that the work provides students with opportunities to explore bold ideas, gain hands-on experience, and produce complete theses that prepare them for future scientific careers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The energetic and overachieving designer, and hands-on manager of his company, built his name into one with a value that ranks among Coca-Cola and Microsoft in Interbrand’s annual listings.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Students in the program, offered through Gadsden State’s Workforce Development Division, will receive hands-on training as well as classroom and video instruction in food safety and customer service.
—Staff Reports, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Liu emphasizes that the work provides students with opportunities to explore bold ideas, gain hands-on experience, and produce complete theses that prepare them for future scientific careers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The energetic and overachieving designer, and hands-on manager of his company, built his name into one with a value that ranks among Coca-Cola and Microsoft in Interbrand’s annual listings.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Families will experience Latin traditions through storytelling, music, and hands-on sensory exploration.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
Adjective
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Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia and Ecuador have all secured direct berths to the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fast-forward to today, and the airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is preparing to launch next spring, the first-ever direct flight between Charlotte and Zayed International Airport in the United Arab Emirates capital.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking of the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers active 28-man roster features only three players who were also on their ‘23 postseason roster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Given the steep, rocky terrain and limited dozer access, hand crews and aviation resources will remain the primary suppression tools.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte voters will finalize their primary picks for mayor and City Council on Tuesday.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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