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
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bulls need to enter an era of hands-on ownership.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Coaching, mentorship, and hands-on development—the soft infrastructure that has historically built management pipelines and transmitted institutional knowledge from one generation to the next—are the first casualties when a single boss is stretched across 12 people rather than six.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Typically, hospice care requires hands-on attention by a care team, often delivered at a patient's home or bedside.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The job-shadowing program for youths aged 14 to 20 allows participants to gain hands-on experience with officers who advise the program.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The Bulls need to enter an era of hands-on ownership.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Coaching, mentorship, and hands-on development—the soft infrastructure that has historically built management pipelines and transmitted institutional knowledge from one generation to the next—are the first casualties when a single boss is stretched across 12 people rather than six.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Typically, hospice care requires hands-on attention by a care team, often delivered at a patient's home or bedside.
—Grace Manthey, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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And many could lose access to benefits they're legally entitled to, said consumer advocates and health policy researchers, some of them with direct experience working at state agencies.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel that fire into direct, respectful proposals.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Raleigh's homer was the only hit allowed by deGrom over five innings in his 250th career start, ranking 18th among active pitchers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boise State will continue to be active in the transfer portal, having to retool after losing all five starters, three of whom entered the portal themselves.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Wolves expect to challenge for Porter County Conference and postseason titles, and Powell is prepared to be a primary contributor.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Industry leaders said some migrant workers employed by the textile companies were struggling to secure liquified petroleum gas, the primary cooking fuel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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