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
Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Here's our hands-on with all the new stuff.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Here's our hands-on with all the new stuff.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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What was once a relatively direct connection between continents is becoming a patchwork of workarounds.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The consensus was that the most important thing was to avoid direct contact between the baby’s skin and the patch.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iraq in 2003 had 25 million people, a military degraded by 12 years of sanctions, and no active nuclear program.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Twins now have 49 active players in camp.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mesa County Clerk and Colorado Republican candidate for secretary of state Tina Peters reacts to early election returns during a primary night watch party at the Wide Open Saloon on June 28, 2022, in Sedalia, Colorado.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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