SURE-HANDED Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

sure-handed

adjective

Definition of sure-handed

as in deft

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Recent Examples of sure-handed At the outset of the Hot Stove Season, the Mets moved fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in return for sure-handed, but potentially bat-hamstrung second baseman, Marcus Semien. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The sure-handed Puka Nacua dropped a sure touchdown pass. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026 The Eagles pounced on a fumble in the third quarter and Tank Bigbsy, the sure-handed backup to Barkley, scored for a 14-10 lead. — CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026 Kuiper, once a sure-handed Giants utility infielder, misses the aside, gazing at his script. — Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sure-handed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed

Adjective

Her first goal came off a feed from Kimmi Ascanio; Byars flicked the deft cross into the back of the net, just past Current goalkeeper Marisa Jordan.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
This Red Sox ownership turned the deft trick of making multiple renovations at Fenway Park without sacrificing its unique quaintness and historical importance.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of deft

Adjective

Microbiologists who study the small organisms that live in Earth soil, Clark added, know that some species are extremely adept at using sulfate as an energy source, by combining it with organics or with hydrogen gas.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 20 July 2026
The 29-year-old Song is an infielder who can play all around the diamond and is an adept baserunner.

— Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026

Definition of adept

Adjective

Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

And in the coming years, humanoid robots with dexterous hands will automate the other parts of lab work, such as handling mice, or slicing thin layers of tissue.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Iron’s dexterous hands provide 22 degrees of freedom, enabling it to grasp delicate objects as well as handle larger tools and equipment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Definition of dexterous

Adjective

The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.

— Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

In 2018, 31% of students at PS 40Q in South Jamaica were proficient in English.

— Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The International Criteria for ECG Interpretation in Athletes has reduced false-positive rates to approximately 3% when ECGs are interpreted by physicians proficient in these standards.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

Those knocks, a masterful performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and a late implosion set the Yankees up for an 8-2 loss in the first game of a split doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
Henry is there for his gravitas and often masterful analysis, his breakdown of Harry Kane’s second goal against DR Congo being a case in point.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026