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
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 June 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Maine — The state used $5.6 million from its pandemic relief fund to expand its Extended Learning Opportunity program, which provides hands-on, credit-bearing experiences outside of classrooms so students can gain valuable workforce skills.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Imagine a robot that can help with chores or serve as a hands-on learning tool.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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Washington proved to be a hands-on manager, immediately instituting an early-morning infield clinic every day during spring training.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 June 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Maine — The state used $5.6 million from its pandemic relief fund to expand its Extended Learning Opportunity program, which provides hands-on, credit-bearing experiences outside of classrooms so students can gain valuable workforce skills.
—Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Imagine a robot that can help with chores or serve as a hands-on learning tool.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
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The study to assess how newer vehicle designs can block drivers’ vision was conducted by the United States Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center using a new technique of measuring a driver's direct area of vision around a vehicle that was developed by the Insurance Institute.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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He is estimated to have made them about €10m in direct revenue.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Amid the escalating active conflict between Israel and Iran, the latter has delivered yet another directive to its residents, this time involving the popular messaging platform WhatsApp.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Demings said citizens have to be active in the processes to make the community safer.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Disclosure data shows that more than a dozen lawyers and paralegals with the New York Legal Assistance Group made cash contributions to Mamdani’s campaign ahead of the primary election.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The second floor has the primary suite, which is large and has a private balcony that overlooks the grounds.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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