1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
as in enjoyment
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hands
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Post the performance, the humanoid shook hands with Honor CEO James Li, and also performed a clean backflip that landed flawlessly, leaving the viewers amazed, meeting a ripple of applause across the room.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Instead of using your hands, bend your arm and sneeze or cough into it.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Put chicken in a bowl, add Creole seasoning and work it in with a large spoon or your hands.
—Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Either way, Tate — a 6-2 route runner with great hands — remains a likely top-10 pick and possibly the first receiver off the board.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The video also clearly showed Magallan coming out of the front door of a residence with knives in his hands.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Belt-Stubblefield ignored orders to stop and raised his hands, and Neely punched him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, according to Chamberlain’s account in the days after the shooting.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Another actor, named Alex, turns around and hands me his sides.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
While Flaherty is visiting, a friend arrives, and Reyna hands her a large black garbage bag of children's clothes for the woman's toddler son.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls show that the majority of Ukrainians oppose a deal that hands Moscow land.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Dad hands me the paper, the certificate of ownership from the National Archives.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The artist then walks over and hands Lincoln what appears to be a Grammy.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Linden grabs a bottle of water from our minifridge and hands it to me.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Bill Clinton, with a calmer demeanor and visibly shaking hands, denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Post the performance, the humanoid shook hands with Honor CEO James Li, and also performed a clean backflip that landed flawlessly, leaving the viewers amazed, meeting a ripple of applause across the room.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Instead of using your hands, bend your arm and sneeze or cough into it.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Put chicken in a bowl, add Creole seasoning and work it in with a large spoon or your hands.
—Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Either way, Tate — a 6-2 route runner with great hands — remains a likely top-10 pick and possibly the first receiver off the board.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Their progressions are in the hands of the national team coaches and executives, and for that matter, their health is as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
The video also clearly showed Magallan coming out of the front door of a residence with knives in his hands.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Belt-Stubblefield ignored orders to stop and raised his hands, and Neely punched him in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, according to Chamberlain’s account in the days after the shooting.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
As for the government’s retreat on electric vehicles, who knows why Americans won’t buy an EV unless the government hands them $7,500?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Another actor, named Alex, turns around and hands me his sides.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
While Flaherty is visiting, a friend arrives, and Reyna hands her a large black garbage bag of children's clothes for the woman's toddler son.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Polls show that the majority of Ukrainians oppose a deal that hands Moscow land.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Dad hands me the paper, the certificate of ownership from the National Archives.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The artist then walks over and hands Lincoln what appears to be a Grammy.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Linden grabs a bottle of water from our minifridge and hands it to me.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
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Because the diagnosis was so unusual, zoo staff examined the bodies of 64 free-ranging roof rats that had either been euthanized in the course of regular pest control or found dead on the property.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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And could an impact on the reward circuitry in the brain have an effect on everyday enjoyment of life, desire and positive-risk-taking?—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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That reaction — genuine, visceral enjoyment from someone who evaluates food professionally — is about as strong an endorsement as an improvised pita sandwich can get.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The 6,650-square-foot Washington Regional Simulation Center provides high-fidelity training experiences for current and future health care professionals.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Homebuyer Dream Program FourLeaf is a participating lender in New York State's Homebuyer Dream Program, which provides up to $30,000 in grant funding to eligible first-time homebuyers.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Locals clamor after day passes to the rooftop pool in the summer—a way to cosplay as a European jetsetter for the afternoon—and reservations for heated igloos in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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More than 20% of the daily global oil supply passes through the strait and already a half a dozen cargo shipping companies have halted vessels headed to the waterway, raising concerns of wider supply chain issues in the coming weeks.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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That leaves Pernetti as the only candidate without any experience working with the NFLPA.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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These observations are anecdotal for Los Angeles County, as the department traditionally sets up its mosquito traps at the beginning of March and leaves them out until about after Thanksgiving, Kluh said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—has been brushing up on her own grasp of the Celtic language just in time for the patron saint’s day.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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Negotiating teams don’t have to reinvent the wheel here — perhaps a bonus for US envoy Steve Witkoff, who has previously been criticized for a poor grasp of details in talks about Ukraine.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Within the zones, penalties for violations such as open container possession, public urination, public smoking and excessive noise would increase.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Raymond Aceto supplies the booming offstage bass for the Friar.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The DuPont spinoff, which supplies all sorts of materials used to make semiconductors, also announced a $500 million buyback.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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