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
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
These stops often feature smaller tour groups, hands-on tastings and conversations directly with distillers or owners.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Our ratings are based on independent research, publicly available information, app store data and hands-on evaluation when available.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Krasinski is very much hands-on with this, his first Jack Ryan thriller in three years.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
To get students to be more hands-on, there is an edible garden.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
These stops often feature smaller tour groups, hands-on tastings and conversations directly with distillers or owners.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Our ratings are based on independent research, publicly available information, app store data and hands-on evaluation when available.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Krasinski is very much hands-on with this, his first Jack Ryan thriller in three years.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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The ski lift at Le K2 Palace grants direct access to the sprawling ski areas of France's Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Iran, for its part, has moved to formalize its control over the strait in direct opposition to US demands.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Due to the active investigation, Elk Grove Florin Road was closed from Calvine Road to Heritage Hill Drive through the morning.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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California will have to wait before knowing the final outcome of the June 2 gubernatorial primary election as the country’s most populous state continues counting ballots.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Millions of Californians filled out their 2026 primary election ballots over the last several weeks either at home or at the polls, expressing their constitutional right to vote in a free and fair election.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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