1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in enjoyment
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 provides
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 passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaves
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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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 -
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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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Office of Disability Inclusion trains managers to lead with empathy, improves the overall employee experience for workers with different abilities, and provides managers with easy access to a centralized workplace accommodations team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The open-concept floor plan leaves ample space for a dining room table, couch, and coffee table.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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As the communist leader Robert Mugabe is elected, his declarations empower Africans to take up residence on the farmland, and her imperialist grasp slips, the beginning of the end for this family here.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The country greatly appreciated Jóhannesson’s grasp of the context and his insightful and entertaining commentary.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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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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The man faces five criminal charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Even the Holy Father himself would say the arms of the church are broad and wide, and there's a place for almost everybody.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Boston also added Dustin May, a once-electrifying young arm who no longer had a place on a championship roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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