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
In addition, the king also would ask the handyman musician to play for him.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Hiring a handyman to assemble a coop kit can cost between $50 and $150 per hour.
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Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Who was once a handyman for KISS?
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Lisa Gutierrez
may 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
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Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Hiring a handyman to assemble a coop kit can cost between $50 and $150 per hour.
—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Who was once a handyman for KISS?
—
Lisa Gutierrez
may 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
My great handyman, PT guy, HVAC service and tree trimmers all have come from social media recommendations.
—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for handyman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handyman
doctor
Noun
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The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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“Handyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handyman. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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