1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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2
as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
There’s also a D-mode setting designed to improve grayscale perception – this comes in handy for detailed monochrome content like scans or technical illustrations.
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New Atlas, 8 June 2026
This also comes in handy for journals or appointment books that don’t come with ribbons or elastic bookmarks.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Ethan spikes Giles’ drink and Giles wakes up the next morning as a giant Fyorl demon—a handy metaphor for his midlife crisis, per producer Douglas Petrie.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Keep this cleaning guide handy for the next time pesky hard water stains appear.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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New Atlas, 8 June 2026
This also comes in handy for journals or appointment books that don’t come with ribbons or elastic bookmarks.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Ethan spikes Giles’ drink and Giles wakes up the next morning as a giant Fyorl demon—a handy metaphor for his midlife crisis, per producer Douglas Petrie.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
Keep this cleaning guide handy for the next time pesky hard water stains appear.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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At one extreme are folks who see AI as a way to make life more efficient and convenient.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Workshop bookings from tourists are helping skilled craftspeople stay in business — and keeping the techniques themselves from disappearing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Evergreen Valley College sits right in the heart of East San José and produces talented, skilled graduates who are ready to work.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility The whole property is wheelchair accessible, with elevators throughout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Hiking on Rainier is accessible from multiple NPS locations, with the Paradise site the most popular for its location and historic lodge at 5,400 feet.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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June 2026 As Motto by Hilton’s second property in Mexico, Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico will bring the brand’s clever, connected offerings to Guadalajara’s historic district.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Southgate was capable of being honest and ruthless, too.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The problem is no longer whether pilots are capable enough.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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What followed in the 20th minute, though, is the kind of end-to-end attack that is the hallmark of the American game, with a skillful finish that is decidedly uncommon from a USA star.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Goodman aims to be a cunning thief.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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What could be more cunning and disgusting than training dogs to commit anal rape?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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The nation of Argentina is becoming more proficient in English.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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According to Fiverr Pro’s data, searches for freelancers who are proficient in AI automation have jumped by 94% over the last six months.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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