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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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2
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
Suarez offered no physical resistance throughout the encounter, and balled up with his hands over his head as DeMaio struck him, according to a law enforcement source.
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
These are not simply attentive and thoughtful touches, the kind of service that hands over a box of matches on a silver tray—staff are emotionally invested in the place and most have been with Shakti for over 10 years, so their sense of hospitality is unforced and from the heart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple is turning a page as CEO Tim Cook hands over the reins to successor John Ternus, marking only the second leadership transition since Steve Jobs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Some in the opposition are still expecting dirty tricks in the next days and weeks, before Orbán formally hands over power.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
And few, if any, players grabbed a place with two hands over the past week in Atlanta.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The new guy hands over a slip of paper and Sonny is stirred by what's written on it.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
DeChambeau put his hands over his head in disbelief when Lee missed the playoff putt.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
These are not simply attentive and thoughtful touches, the kind of service that hands over a box of matches on a silver tray—staff are emotionally invested in the place and most have been with Shakti for over 10 years, so their sense of hospitality is unforced and from the heart.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Apple is turning a page as CEO Tim Cook hands over the reins to successor John Ternus, marking only the second leadership transition since Steve Jobs.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Some in the opposition are still expecting dirty tricks in the next days and weeks, before Orbán formally hands over power.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
And few, if any, players grabbed a place with two hands over the past week in Atlanta.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The new guy hands over a slip of paper and Sonny is stirred by what's written on it.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
DeChambeau put his hands over his head in disbelief when Lee missed the playoff putt.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands over
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The lower level provides flexible additional space with custom storage and cedar closets.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Speaking of dry skin, glycerin draws in hydration, colloidal oatmeal calms itchiness and irritation, and aloe provides an immediate, cooling relief when skin feels hot or reactive.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 May 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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As a result, when Earth passes through the comet’s orbit, the comet itself is very far away.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The Salmon River Scenic Byway passes through some of Idaho’s most remote regions.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On their surface, removal hearings can look like bench trials, where a judge — not a jury — hears evidence and renders a verdict.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Pulling back slightly gives you a clearer read on everything today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Buxton knows the plan — a fighting retreat that saves ownership money but still gives the team the chance to regroup and compete for a division title with strong starting pitching and an aggressive, small-ball approach from a young, athletic lineup.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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That company is a subsidiary of CBD American Shaman, the nationwide retail empire run by Vince Sanders, who claims credit for developing 7-OH, a potent gas station opioid that researchers consider to be more addictive than the kratom leaves it is derived from.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Just like that, Cassie surrenders her image to Maddy’s control.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Robert Simmons surrenders to police following a seven-hour standoff.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Hands over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20over. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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