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
From then on, Kaziha continued to be the mosque's handyman.
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Emma Bowman, NPR, 20 May 2026
He's accused of performing unwanted handyman work on a faulty motion light and security camera.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Stayner, who was a handyman at the motel where the three were staying, confessed the crimes to the FBI months later.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Before the war, he was known as a talented cook, fisherman and handyman.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Emma Bowman, NPR, 20 May 2026
He's accused of performing unwanted handyman work on a faulty motion light and security camera.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Stayner, who was a handyman at the motel where the three were staying, confessed the crimes to the FBI months later.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Before the war, he was known as a talented cook, fisherman and handyman.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handyman
doctor
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In March 2024, Wells Fargo began targeting Cuthbertson’s remote-work arrangement despite his doctor’s recommendations, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions What do doctors really think of sleepmaxxing?—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Handyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handyman. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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