handshake
noun
hand·shake
ˈhan(d)-ˌshāk 
: a clasping usually of right hands by two people (as in greeting or farewell)
Examples of handshake in a Sentence
She greeted him with a handshake.
He has a firm handshake.
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Latif Love
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Trust is no longer confined to a handshake or a signature on a page.
—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Amid the postgame handshakes, González showered Roberts with bubble gum.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
That first impression is the handshake into the organization.
—
Tracy Nolan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for handshake
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“Handshake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handshake. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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handshake
noun
hand·shake
-ˌshāk
: a clasping of hands by two people especially in greeting or farewell
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