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as in relinquishes
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons
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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe
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as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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Recent Examples of hands over
Yesavage’s father cupped two hands over his mouth and yelled from the crowd.
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Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
These agencies use a courier who physically hands over the documentation and can provide additional details on where your passport is in the process.
—AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Wilson looked stunned, putting her hands over her mouth and dropping to the floor as her teammates surrounded her and cheered.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Robert finally hands over control of Downton to his daughter Mary and starts the process of downsizing.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
And then two masked men burst through the back doors, demand everyone hands over their valuables, and stick a gun in Jake’s face.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Imagine being a parent in an airport when your child flees the restroom, hands over their ears, and runs into a crowd of strangers.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As the mill changed hands over the decades, Bogalusa's fortunes slid.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
These agencies use a courier who physically hands over the documentation and can provide additional details on where your passport is in the process.
—AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Wilson looked stunned, putting her hands over her mouth and dropping to the floor as her teammates surrounded her and cheered.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Robert finally hands over control of Downton to his daughter Mary and starts the process of downsizing.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
And then two masked men burst through the back doors, demand everyone hands over their valuables, and stick a gun in Jake’s face.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Imagine being a parent in an airport when your child flees the restroom, hands over their ears, and runs into a crowd of strangers.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As the mill changed hands over the decades, Bogalusa's fortunes slid.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands over
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Gustavsson provides a good blueprint for Wallstedt, too — an example of how goalies don’t always take off right away.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re crafted with a blend of cotton, polyester, and elastane, which provides stretch for all-day wear and a flattering fit that complements any piece in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Humanoid robot hands What’s on your list?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … COZY CONNECTIONS – Mamdani hands big check to radical group boasting about infiltrating his campaign.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the time passes between them seeing me, their countenances are even more concerned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The centre-back hesitates and then passes sideways, which disappoints Szoboszlai and Bradley.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jadeite, a milky glass material, has an ethereal quality that renders anything being served on that much more special.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Concerns that safe storage renders guns insufficiently accessible during emergencies is valid, experts told CNN in a 2021 report.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The funding pause leaves many new homeowners in high-flood risk areas scrambling for protection and could halt the processing of current damage claims.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That leaves Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as the main economic report to watch in the coming week as the central bank is self-funded and unaffected by the shutdown.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Order surrenders messily to disorder.—
Domenico Starnone,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Each year, millions of cats and dogs enter shelters across the United States, many due to owner surrenders.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Hands over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20over. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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