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
Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This singular focus provides clients with unmatched market intelligence, hands-on service, and clear guidance at every stage of the process.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
On-site piloting and customization Fraunhofer IKTS is taking a hands-on approach by developing the wastewater treatment systems themselves.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
From an early age, money lessons were hands-on.
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Beyond the fun of construction, the set sharpens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while reinforcing STEM concepts in a way that feels hands-on and exciting.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
This singular focus provides clients with unmatched market intelligence, hands-on service, and clear guidance at every stage of the process.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
On-site piloting and customization Fraunhofer IKTS is taking a hands-on approach by developing the wastewater treatment systems themselves.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025
From an early age, money lessons were hands-on.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
Adjective
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Otherwise, the return to land was relatively uneventful, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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MagellanTV co-founder Diefenbach will join Blue Ant as executive vp of streaming, overseeing the Canadian company’s direct-to-consumer and subscription video businesses and reporting to Carlyn Staudt, president, global channels and streaming.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The clock change allows the hour of daylight to stay coordinated with the time most people are active outside.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Bohm, who wasn’t active for that matchup, drew a leadoff walk to start the second inning by waiting on a full-count fastball.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pathways, promises and potential are always the primary motivations.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Five years later Augusta had a stroke, with Ed acting as primary caretaker.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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