Thesaurus results for HANDY MAN

handyman

noun

ˈhan-dē-ˌman

as in doctor

a person who does general repairs or maintenance work hired a handyman to paint the porch, clean the gutters, and replace the broken window

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Recent Examples of handyman The following day there was a break in the case when Ricky Chavis, a local handyman who had befriended Terry and often took care of his sons while Terry was at work, brought Derek and Alex to the sheriff’s station. —

Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 Mitchell once worked for the Smart family as a handyman and was familiar with the neighborhood. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Allen was arrested after asking his handyman to help clean up the bloody mess. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026 Richard Ricci, a handyman and ex-convict who had recently been to the Smart home, became the police’s next person of interest. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handyman

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doctor

Noun

In a heartfelt Instagram video, Lindsey Vonn shared how her doctor saved her leg from amputation after the frightening crash at the Milan‑Cortina Olympics.

— Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Cuban doctors, nurses and sports trainers also worked across Venezuela as part of the broader cooperation agreement, blurring the line between civilian aid and state influence.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026