in hand

phrase

Synonyms of in handnext
1
: in one's possession or control
had matters well in hand
with money in hand
2
: in preparation
a new play in hand
3
: under consideration
took the matter in hand

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The idea is to deliver a knife with stronger visual identity, more presence in hand, and greater capability, while still remaining practical for everyday carry. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026 The Canton, Ohio, native has a job offer in hand from Kalitta Air in Michigan. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 July 2026 With this yardstick of capabilities in hand, the two most consequential enterprise challengers, Microsoft and Amazon, come into sharper focus. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Perhaps, 126 years from now, this essay will seem like the latest such exercise in hand-wringing. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in hand

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“In hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20hand. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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