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

Cruising along scenic Ocean Avenue is also a good idea during the fall, as is wandering Dock Square with a warm cider or coffee in hand. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Honey Deuces in hand, caviar chicken nuggets on deck, and yes, plenty of tennis whites in sight, the grounds have become something of a runway. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Raves in hand and a career-achievement narrative already set, Malkovich joins what is becoming a crowded Best Actor field. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

With this knowledge in hand, scientists can now develop robust computer models of supernovas and compare these models with astronomical observations. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026