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
Christian Orozco, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite its 60 years, the center maintains its sophisticated, modern aura, largely because it’s been run by a family that’s very hands-on and is not part of a REIT managing many properties.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Each summer, the park runs the multiday Fossil Fever event, during which paleontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum lead hands-on digs and talks.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Within customer service, Hickin and vice president of enterprise learning Jenny Simmons employed a more hands-on approach, given the company’s assessment, confirmed by their CEO, that customer service would be experiencing a significant transition.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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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.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite its 60 years, the center maintains its sophisticated, modern aura, largely because it’s been run by a family that’s very hands-on and is not part of a REIT managing many properties.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Each summer, the park runs the multiday Fossil Fever event, during which paleontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum lead hands-on digs and talks.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Within customer service, Hickin and vice president of enterprise learning Jenny Simmons employed a more hands-on approach, given the company’s assessment, confirmed by their CEO, that customer service would be experiencing a significant transition.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The county has implemented active-shooter training for the first time and continues to absorb overtime costs.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Lauder is still a board member and active shareholder of Estée Lauder.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This discount shall apply only to the primary residence of the user and shall not apply to separate irrigation meters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last season’s Most Improved Player was the primary defender on Dončić, who was held to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field in 27 minutes.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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