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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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as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
These lifts can come in handy both inside and outside the home — working on internal stairs as well as steps that lead up to an entrance.
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Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The best sleeveless dresses for work No matter the season, a sleeveless work dress will always come in handy.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
Springfield readers on a time crunch can join the city’s month long winter break challenge via this handy list.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
But keep an umbrella handy on Wednesday.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The best sleeveless dresses for work No matter the season, a sleeveless work dress will always come in handy.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
Springfield readers on a time crunch can join the city’s month long winter break challenge via this handy list.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
But keep an umbrella handy on Wednesday.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The shift toward high-skilled gig work is a response to a volatile labor market where even professional skills aren’t enough to ensure a worker’s job security.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers who are capable of navigating challenges and changing market conditions — driving innovation and maintaining organizational stability.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The researchers say future versions could generate complete 3D models from scratch, making physical product design accessible even to users with no prior modeling experience.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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This midsize option from Bagsmart hits the sweet spot with plenty of interior and exterior pockets to keep essentials organized and accessible.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Each clever accessory is under $15 — that’s less than the cost of a sandwich special at my favorite deli.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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With two bedrooms and two baths, the home is surprisingly expansive, boasting just under 2,400 square feet across its clever layout.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new approach moves beyond linear models by using Gaussian process regression, a technique capable of mapping complex nonlinear relationships with limited data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Revolution requires the alignment of institutions capable of challenging state authority—and right now, that alignment doesn’t exist in Iran.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 5-11, 187-pound receiver is skillful at running routes and can create separation with his quick feet.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
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Varner described the creatures as diabolically cunning, destructive, and nocturnal.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The show followed Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), a former British military officer who goes undercover to help take down Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), a cunning, amoral arms dealer helping to destabilize the Middle East.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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