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unhands

verb

present tense third-person singular of unhand
as in hands

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  1. hands
  2. gives
  3. hands out
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  • The capture of Perim and Mocha gives a group trained and aided by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards greater ability to halt traffic in the Red Sea – and potentially hands Iran more leverage in its war with the US.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • All John needs to do is recite the Green Lanterns oath the next time Hal hands him his ring for training.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of hands
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  • Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gives
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  • Felton, like Saputra, regularly hands out experimental dishes to dedicated regulars in exchange for uncensored critiques.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Texas hands out billions in tax abatements and incentives to mega-corporations that often fail to deliver lasting benefits to local communities.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hands out
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“Unhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhands. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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