1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Arsenal mustered 23 shots, but only three of them were on target and there was a form of control in the excellence of Newcastle’s defending.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025 -
Here is what a potential trade could look like: Boston Red Sox acquire: 3B Nolan Arenado St. Louis Cardinals acquire: 1B Triston Casas, International Slot Money The conversation for the Cardinals starts with Triston Casas, as the 25-year-old first baseman has four years left of team control.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Great emphasis has also been placed on creating inviting open green spaces and professionally landscaped common areas with serene walking paths for outdoor enjoyment.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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That commitment to the bit is essential to your enjoyment of this kind of pulpy thriller, as is the fact that Apple was willing to fork out money to send Woodall and Swindell, if not around the globe, to at least several stops easily reachable by a Eurail Pass.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 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 hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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Living in Peru and not understanding English well, Jose Manuel Aramayo didn’t have a good grasp of what was happening with his Kendall condo when it was foreclosed in 2018, his daughter, Maria Aramayo, told the Herald.—
Ben Wieder and,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Per the authors, prior studies with robotic exoskeletons focused on simpler movements, such as assisting in the movement of limbs stabilizing body posture, or helping grasp objects.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
20 Jan. 2025
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United had the lion’s share of possession (67 per cent) and more shots (10 to seven) during the first half but did not put an attempt on target until Bruno Fernandes got on the end of a counter-attacking move in the 50th minute.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Building a larger garage that has ample space for your car, light truck, and lots of other possessions might only cost you $45 more per month on a mortgage payment.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.—
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
Noun
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Be sure to keep your back straight and your arms at your sides.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Feb. 2025
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National Harbor, Maryland – Ken Martin, the chair of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic party, will become the new leader of the Democratic National Committee after winning during the first round of voting as the party attempts to rebound from a challenging election cycle.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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