unhand

verb

Definition of unhandnext
as in to hand

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Recent Examples of unhand Then, consider unhanding the hairspray and reaching for something floofier. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhand
  1. hand
  2. unclasp
  3. give
Verb
  • Ingrid spotted my car, greeted me with a big hug, and handed me a glass of white wine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Queen Camilla, who wears the midi and maxidresses, took her admiration for Me+Em a step further, handing the brand a Royal Warrant as an official supplier of clothing and accessories to the royal household.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand
Verb
  • Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2019
Definition of unclasp
Verb
  • Having been given countless opportunities to make their names in history as the conscience of the GOP, the six members of Arkansas' congressional delegation chose for the past decade to instead be Trump sycophants.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • With a chance to steal the game, Wyatt was called for holding and the clock ran out, giving Arlington Heights a 27-22 victory Friday at Farrington Field in a thriller.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
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“Unhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhand. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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