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Recent Examples of sure-handed
Given his roots as a college wide receiver, Smith could emerge as a sure-handed, third-down back.
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Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Williams is a reliable, sure-handed receiver who knows how to get open.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Story’s two homers made up for two errors the normally sure-handed shortstop made in the field, one throwing and one fielding.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Giles Jackson, Washington: A six-year veteran in collegiate football, Jackson’s another potential PFA option in the slot and is an extremely sure-handed target.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The Rebels’ veteran guards are all sure-handed, and their lone interior force, Malik Dia, never coughs it up despite using a ton of possessions in the paint.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The battle also includes the uber-versatile Oswaldo Cabrera and the sure-handed but light-hitting Oswald Peraza.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Plus, the typically sure-handed Braden Smith hasn’t exactly been Mr. Reliable lately; he’s had back-to-back six-turnover games, which was key to Indiana’s transition offense on Sunday, and has scored only single digits in three of Purdue’s past five games.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Williams is a reliable, sure-handed receiver who knows how to get open.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Story’s two homers made up for two errors the normally sure-handed shortstop made in the field, one throwing and one fielding.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Giles Jackson, Washington: A six-year veteran in collegiate football, Jackson’s another potential PFA option in the slot and is an extremely sure-handed target.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2025
The Rebels’ veteran guards are all sure-handed, and their lone interior force, Malik Dia, never coughs it up despite using a ton of possessions in the paint.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The battle also includes the uber-versatile Oswaldo Cabrera and the sure-handed but light-hitting Oswald Peraza.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Plus, the typically sure-handed Braden Smith hasn’t exactly been Mr. Reliable lately; he’s had back-to-back six-turnover games, which was key to Indiana’s transition offense on Sunday, and has scored only single digits in three of Purdue’s past five games.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sure-handed
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Early in the second half, Andrew Privett rose at the near post and flicked home a glancing header off another penalty — a deft finish, his first career MLS goal, and a moment that sealed the result for good.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Barber responded with a deft sand shot, enabling a tap-in for the record.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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SpaceX is the implied template: Musk will advocate for privatizing the government, outsourcing the affairs of state to nimble entrepreneurs and adroit technologists.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, Moore is formidable, acing an English accent and exhibiting an adroit sense of comic timing.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2024
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The earbuds are adept at reducing noise below about 100Hz, which is excellent for lower-frequency droning sounds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Russia is very adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a term that broadly refers to tactics designed to undermine or destabilize opponents, but falling short of open conflict.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The show’s real draw is its cast, which expands to include Matthew Rhys as a troubled detective, and a skillful adaptation that highlights the glossiest, cleverest elements of classic Christie—and adds a pinch of eros.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Then the animators could take over and finish the rest with their skillful photorealism.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
18 Apr. 2025
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The integration came as the company recently unveiled Sanctuary AI’s cutting-edge tactile sensors and demonstrated progress in creating dexterous intelligence for autonomous labor.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then there was her dexterous ability at playing two pianos at once.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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He has been credited as a skilled recruiter and defensive coordinator who contributed to the school reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Guests can savor artisanal cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists while enjoying live entertainment on select evenings, creating an unforgettable dining experience under the stars.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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That score means those students haven’t mastered even the basic skills needed to become proficient readers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s Included in Your Climb A proficient climb leader will be with you the entire way, from start to finish.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Thanks for all the laughs, the Kiki, the listening hear, shoulder the cry, the reading for filth, the masterful shade and endless love.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Tony Gilroy’s masterful series is so good that the sci-fi Star Wars of it all sometimes seems irrelevant compared to the nuanced takes on resistance and fascism.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sure-handed. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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