Synonyms of in hand

in hand

phrase

as in pending

not yet settled or decided

Decisions about the allocation of funds are still in hand.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pending
• unsettled
• open
• unresolved
• debatable
• undetermined
• undecided
• uncertain
• unsure
• hanging
• disputable
• moot
• arguable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• determined
• decided
• established
• certain
• resolved
• sure
• settled
• confirmed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in hand

For around 15 minutes on Tuesday night, blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed on TikTok with a bloody torso and a knife in hand. — Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 6 Aug. 2026

All three clubs have 23 points but Angel City and Seattle both have two matches in hand. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

With a practice script in hand, Shanahan has crept closer to some offensive drills. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Vaughan emphasized that partnering with Clyde Capital now reduces both cost and duplication of work because the developer already has environmental studies in hand. — Noah Daly august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026