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
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Plus, this recipe is super simple to follow and only takes 25 minutes of hands-on time, before the oven does the rest of the work.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
But that’s an area where hands-on contact between applicants and the agency is indispensable.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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Rivian offers interactive and hands-on previews of its electric vehicle R1T and R1S models.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Plus, this recipe is super simple to follow and only takes 25 minutes of hands-on time, before the oven does the rest of the work.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
But that’s an area where hands-on contact between applicants and the agency is indispensable.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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Other prominent Democrats and former officials in the Biden administration have also faced direct threats and actions from the Trump administration.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration seems to believe that a comprehensive trade deal can be thrashed out through direct personal dialogue between Trump and Xi.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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Redshirt freshman Kaleb Annett was the most active quarterback on the day, throwing for 77 yards and a touchdown on a 6-for-10 throwing performance.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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The 1880s were the most active decade for U.S. hurricane landfalls on record.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Its new owner’s restoration and expansion project began in 2020, maintaining the character and materials of the original building while transforming attic space into a primary suite and opening the original attic staircase to the main floor.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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