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handyman

noun

ˈhan-dē-ˌman

Definition of handyman

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 Privacy is included with a chef, maid, butler, and handyman for any errands and such. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Brian Thure fraudulently hired personal service workers through Taylor Farms, including a personal chef, personal driver, handyman, personal trainer, aquarium and maintenance attendant, the lawsuit alleges. — James Powel, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Lower East Side handyman Raymond, meanwhile, was put off by the prices. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026 Detectives believe the Valley Springs handyman caused the Gann fire, which started earlier that day. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handyman

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doctor

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This plan will break up monopolies, lower medical debt, bring down the cost of prescription drugs, and ensure doctors decide what medication their patients need — not insurance companies.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

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