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 Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the course of his career, Ihara’s professional path has been shaped by hands-on client work, education initiatives, and engagement with financial and legal professionals focused on long-term wealth stewardship.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Kohl's Art Studio will remain open April 17-19 for visitors of all ages to participate in hands-on art-making.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Each event features hands-on art making, music or performance, community vendors, and a chance to meet artists, historians and educators.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the course of his career, Ihara’s professional path has been shaped by hands-on client work, education initiatives, and engagement with financial and legal professionals focused on long-term wealth stewardship.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The Kohl's Art Studio will remain open April 17-19 for visitors of all ages to participate in hands-on art-making.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Each event features hands-on art making, music or performance, community vendors, and a chance to meet artists, historians and educators.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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That’s had a direct impact on patient numbers, Muthyala said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The numbers represent subs launched but not necessarily completed and added to the active-duty fleet, where the US still maintains a large advantage.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Barnes is the third active coach and the ninth all time to win 250-plus games at two schools after going 402-180 at Texas.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Turnout on the second day of early voting in Tarrant County outshined the already impressive number of ballots cast on Day One of the primary races.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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A lot has changed in New Albany in the 174 years since the church opened and its clock tower served as the town’s primary time source.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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