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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat
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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
tall buildings rose on either hand nothing but wide open space on either hand
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as in employe
one who works for another for wages or a salary
the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season
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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
writes with a flowing, old-fashioned hand
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as in control
usually hands plural
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in possession
hands plural
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the downstairs tenant gave us a hand getting the heavy dresser up the stairs
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
once she got her own place, the young woman showed that she was quite a hand at interior decoration
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as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
the subpoena required a lawyer's hand
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hand
David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Spieth’s hand is lovingly resting on his son, while more little hands reach out to touch the newborn—those are Sully’s older siblings, Sophie, 22 months, and Sammy, 3.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The Great Basin team planned to hand the fire over to the smaller Color Country Team 2, further signifying the fire was on a path toward total containment.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
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Noun
Israeli officials, and many citizens, reject these numbers out of hand, because the Health Ministry is under the control of Hamas.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Spieth’s hand is lovingly resting on his son, while more little hands reach out to touch the newborn—those are Sully’s older siblings, Sophie, 22 months, and Sammy, 3.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
Verb
Split view of Mariah handing her husband Alex toddler girl (left) and Alex with confused expression holding same toddler.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
The Great Basin team planned to hand the fire over to the smaller Color Country Team 2, further signifying the fire was on a path toward total containment.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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Where the negotiations with the Bengals stand Talks and tensions between Hamilton County and the Bengals have escalated as both sides have traded accusations of violating the Paycor Stadium lease.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Photos from the scene of the accident showed the Bentley all banged up, with severe damage to both sides near the front tires.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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McIntosh and Sonus faber McIntosh, famous for its retro-look meters, which feature blue screens and physical needles.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Another strong possibility is that there isn’t a needle in the haystack to begin with.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Referencing the old prison doors which were covered with various scribblings, the luxurious modern bathroom is covered with a contemporary interpretation of handwriting to add a little irreverence.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Image courtesy of the researchers View gallery - 5 images Researchers at Meta have developed a wristband that translates your hand gestures into commands to interact with a computer, including moving a cursor, and even transcribing your handwriting in the air into text.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 July 2025
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And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.—
Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Drummond is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, four counts of a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a firearm furing the commission of a dangerous felony.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Late in the day, disputes about money or possessions could arise.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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One standout: the chance to sit on the deck at night, staring up at the eerily clear skies free from any light pollution, and observe the constellations with the assistance of an on-staff astrophysicist.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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There was job growth in health care and social assistance, while other categories remained flat.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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Legal experts on religion cases expect the court will side with the Rastafarian.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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An emergency mental health crisis hold isn’t enough to stop someone from buying a gun, though, according to experts who spoke to the Review Journal.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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The band, whose unmistakable signature sound emanates from June Kuramoto’s formidable prowess on the koto, a Japanese stringed instrument, was formed in the 1970s in East Los Angeles by leader Dan Kuramoto.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The House and Senate typically pass competing versions of the legislation before negotiating a compromise bill for the president's signature.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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