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
Footwear News, 23 May 2025
In this article, Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla—president and CEO of the Hospital Internacional de Colombia and a member of Newsweek's CEO Circle—discusses the value of hands-on leadership.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Organized by Friends of the L.A. River, this hands-on event invites volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the area’s habitat—an effort that not only improves the local ecosystem but also reduces fire risk.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Salesforce's Trailhead program exemplifies this approach, combining micro-learning modules with hands-on projects.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
This interactive space enhances customer engagement through hands-on experiences.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
In this article, Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla—president and CEO of the Hospital Internacional de Colombia and a member of Newsweek's CEO Circle—discusses the value of hands-on leadership.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Organized by Friends of the L.A. River, this hands-on event invites volunteers to help remove invasive plants from the area’s habitat—an effort that not only improves the local ecosystem but also reduces fire risk.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Salesforce's Trailhead program exemplifies this approach, combining micro-learning modules with hands-on projects.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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There were some such stories, though—and from the earliest days of his Presidency, journalists consistently demanded more direct access to Biden, who, compared to his recent predecessors, did few formal interviews or press conferences.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Steiner serves on the board of FedEx, a direct USPS competitor.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Moreover, for active and retired military members, a 10% military discount is available year-round.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Its mission is to empower voters and defend democracy through active engagement, education and advocacy.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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In the place of Gantu, the character Jumba instead assumes the primary villain status in the remake.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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David Hogg, a Democratic National Committee vice chairman, has elevated his national profile but risked his standing in the DNC for promising to primary older incumbents in Congress.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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