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
Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
This hands-on model is especially critical for entrepreneurship.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The service The service is personable and hands-on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Let the kids get hands-on with shrimp, horseshoe crabs, octopi and small sharks in the facility’s touch tanks.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
This hands-on model is especially critical for entrepreneurship.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The service The service is personable and hands-on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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Tehran, however, continues to deny any direct negotiations are taking place.—
Joseph Wilkins,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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His big break came when the Tar Heels hired him — a guy with direct connections to Air Force and Kansas, but not so much to UNC — to be an obscure assistant coach.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said the investigation remains active, and detectives are continuing efforts to determine whether additional suspects may be involved.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cooling is handled by an active fan and a vapor chamber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The primary retreat anchors dual bathrooms, a private salon and an oversized dressing room.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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