unhand

Definition of unhandnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhand
Verb
  • So when Jaden Smith wandered over to sign autographs, Huang handed the reel to him instead.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 May 2026
  • The whole point is to remove the decisions, not hand them back to her.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 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
Verb
  • The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.
    Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Unhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhand. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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