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
With a handy bucket design, this deep, two-in-one log carrier and holder is both functional and fashionable.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, nearly nine in 10 singles said being handy is attractive and think leaving small DIY projects dangling or broken fixtures untreated is a turnoff.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Don’t forget to add The Laundress’ handy laundry measuring cup to cart.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
White’s knowledge of the system could come in handy as the Panthers prepare to take on the Bills (4-2).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, nearly nine in 10 singles said being handy is attractive and think leaving small DIY projects dangling or broken fixtures untreated is a turnoff.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Don’t forget to add The Laundress’ handy laundry measuring cup to cart.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
White’s knowledge of the system could come in handy as the Panthers prepare to take on the Bills (4-2).
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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Ice and heat therapy are safe, effective, convenient, and cost-efficient ways to help relieve back pain.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go from coffee runs to movie night in this long-sleeve top and matching drawstring joggers, which are equipped with convenient pockets.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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After inadvertently amassing a network of specialized experts, the startup has pivoted to hiring highly skilled professionals to train AI models.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Greenlight Alberta, which its creators say is the first of its kind in Canada, will see local professionals trained in key production roles, as an answer to the growing demand for skilled crew across the country.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, what is now the 14th arrondissement was outside of the city proper, but still easily accessible.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This model reduces upfront investment and makes high-end simulation accessible to smaller firms that previously couldn’t afford enterprise-scale CAE platforms.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One arrangement could support powerful quantum computers capable of solving problems beyond the reach of today’s machines.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Melissa is expected to unleash extreme winds exceeding 160 mph, a storm surge of 9 to 13 feet, and torrential rainfall capable of triggering catastrophic flooding and landslides.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Regardless, what’s left is an undeniably skillful and often thrilling performance, wrapped in a clever script.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ability to win puck battles in dirty areas and make skillful plays in tight spaces is still there.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To advocate for and support strategies, curriculums, and programs that ensure that our graduates are college and career ready and proficient in core subject areas.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, the Chiefs defense was able to slow down the typically proficient Lions offense, holding them to just 98 yards on the ground and Detroit QB Jared Goff to 203 passing yards.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Michelle is more cunning, figuring out how to play these two to her whims, while Teddy struggles to prove her extraterrestrial origins.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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Your words can be sharp and cunning today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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