John Hancocks

Definition of John Hancocksnext
plural of John Hancock
as in hands
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form

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Noun
  • My hands and fingers, like hers, have learned the territory and just get on with the job.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Gentle cleanse with a fragrance-free, non-stripping cleanser (use hands, lukewarm water).
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Operating in highly elliptical orbits, these next-generation satellites will provide comprehensive coverage of the entire Northern Hemisphere with modernized sensors designed to detect faint heat signatures from evolving ballistic and hypersonic threats, according to Northrop Grumman.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
  • The letter, which has since grown to nearly 5,000 signatures, was organized by the Committee for the First Amendment, the Future Film Coalition, the Writers Guild of America and the Democracy Defenders Fund.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2026
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“John Hancocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancocks. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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