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as in clumsy
lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands
I'd rather have no help at all than have his left-handed "assistance"
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
failed to realize that he had received a left-handed compliment
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of left-handed
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Although the market for the left-handed hitting slugger has been guarded, Tucker should still command the highest sticker price in this free-agent class.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Banks, 34, established himself as one of the Phillies' most reliable relievers, especially tough on left-handed batters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Newcomb’s addition came two weeks after the Sox and left-handed starter Anthony Kay formally agreed to terms on a two-year, $12-million deal.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Ramirez is a left-handed hitting center fielder who is signing for $800,000, per Badler.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Although the market for the left-handed hitting slugger has been guarded, Tucker should still command the highest sticker price in this free-agent class.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Banks, 34, established himself as one of the Phillies' most reliable relievers, especially tough on left-handed batters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Newcomb’s addition came two weeks after the Sox and left-handed starter Anthony Kay formally agreed to terms on a two-year, $12-million deal.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for left-handed
Adjective
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Rosenberg is careful to note that this doesn’t require abandoning values or discernment, but recognizing that beneath every expression — skillful, clumsy, or even hurtful — is an unmet need.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The clumsy, confusing rollout of the fees certainly didn’t help — as many residents who were promised a locals discount couldn’t figure out how to tap that benefit.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These ones elevate the trend — pun intended — with comfortable platform soles and double side stripe appliqués.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Because air swirls counterclockwise around low-pressure systems, Cook says, the alignment will sweep frigid air deep into the central U.S. next Sunday and, from there, into the southeastern states next Monday and Tuesday.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The steel case is topped with a 12-sided ceramic unidirectional bezel that provides a firm grip and a solid, quiet motion when rotating it counterclockwise.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Scenes around the dinner table are awkward to say the least, but Meg has a big supporter in bestie Penny (Sophia Torres) and a burning desire to bring this show to life against all odds.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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All four athletes stood together, smiling for photos through an undeniably awkward situation.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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At one point, Melania is shown watching television coverage of the proceedings on CNN, apparently unconcerned that the network only traffics in fake news.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Authorities have said the backpack contained a ghost gun, fake IDs, a notebook and other writings detailing Mangione’s grievances against the private health care system in the United States.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
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The pop of color offers a shimmer-free (rare!) means of warming up a wedding look and works equally well at lip level.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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Twenty-five years after authorities discovered a headless and handless man in a Michigan cornfield, arrests have been made in connection to the grisly murder.—
Tristan Balagtas,
Peoplemag,
26 Jan. 2023
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Two brothers were arrested this week on murder charges in connection to a 1997 Michigan cold case in which a man's headless and handless body was found in a cornfield, authorities said.—
Erin Pflaumer,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2023
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The prevailing positive, in a backhanded compliment sort of way, is that the Aztecs played with No. 1 into the second half and would have pushed the 11-0 Wildcats even deeper had an offense that has been so effective all season not gone Siberian frigid.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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MacKinnon took the puck off the wall behind the Boston net and snapped a backhanded pass to Lehkonen for a one-timer and a pretty goal.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Left-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left-handed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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