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
  • In addition, Pitarch has been handed an improved contract and is now considered a first-team player, despite retaining a Castilla squad number.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Days after the government reopened, the department signed agreements handing billions in grant programs to other federal agencies.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
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  • 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
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  • Wrangle the camera crew, line up the weirdly uninspiring but nonetheless eye-wateringly expensive homes, and for the love of God, somebody give the British TV presenting duo Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp a ring.
    — Lauren O’Neill, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Unhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhand. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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