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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
And then two masked men burst through the back doors, demand everyone hands over their valuables, and stick a gun in Jake’s face.
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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
Cameras cut to 27-year-old Andy Ogletree with his hands over his head, pulling his shirt over his face to hide the tears.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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
Cameras cut to 27-year-old Andy Ogletree with his hands over his head, pulling his shirt over his face to hide the tears.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 18 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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The site provides links to 14 private and government groups that accept and act on complaints, including the FBI, the Better Business Bureau, the Social Security Administration, AARP, the SEC, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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This new framework provides the immigration official with greater flexibility and discretion.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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So, to observe them, astronomers rely on stellar occultations — moments when an object passes between them and a background star.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The entrance to the car park even passes under a portcullis and guests’ bags go through an X-ray machine hidden in the rock-face.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The current system of revisions renders an important set of numbers impossible to use.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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To put it mildly, Longo is disheartened by the political climate, by the bullying and attacks on democracy, by war, by the language that renders America as a sports team.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Henry then surrenders his phone, and Tony tosses it into the air for Ziva to blast to pieces.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hands over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20over. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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