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as in relinquished
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the police officer ordered the suspect to hand over his weapons
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as in provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
in response to a desperate plea, we handed over all our extra blankets and pillows to the homeless shelter
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed over their valuables to the desk clerk, who put them in the hotel safe
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as in handed
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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Recent Examples of handed over
The ski patrol handed over lifesaving duties to the Truckee Fire Department, according to the Sun.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
These sheets of paper were then handed over to programmers who inputted the numerical values to make the pencil drawings come alive on-screen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, prosecutors say, the source handed over the cards, the defendants gave him the money — and agents arrested the defendants.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Russell, who had been with Bad Wolf for just over two years, handed over to Crowther, who was previously an exec at the Doctor Who outfit, at the start of 2026.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
So existential was the plight of the Reader, which has continued to lose money since converting to a nonprofit nearly four years ago, that its board handed over the keys to Noisy Creek in August in a complex ownership transfer that has yet to be consummated.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
After six months behind bars, a Mandarin Chinese-speaking immigrant who stole gift cards worth $22,450 for a scam targeting Florida shoppers is being handed over to immigration officials.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
Mexico’s Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said in a tweet on X that Wedding turned himself in before being handed over to the FBI.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the publication found that Amazon handed over the footage in 57 percent of cases.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 21, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
These sheets of paper were then handed over to programmers who inputted the numerical values to make the pencil drawings come alive on-screen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, prosecutors say, the source handed over the cards, the defendants gave him the money — and agents arrested the defendants.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Russell, who had been with Bad Wolf for just over two years, handed over to Crowther, who was previously an exec at the Doctor Who outfit, at the start of 2026.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
So existential was the plight of the Reader, which has continued to lose money since converting to a nonprofit nearly four years ago, that its board handed over the keys to Noisy Creek in August in a complex ownership transfer that has yet to be consummated.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
After six months behind bars, a Mandarin Chinese-speaking immigrant who stole gift cards worth $22,450 for a scam targeting Florida shoppers is being handed over to immigration officials.
—Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
Mexico’s Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said in a tweet on X that Wedding turned himself in before being handed over to the FBI.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
What’s more, the publication found that Amazon handed over the footage in 57 percent of cases.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 21, Futurism, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed over
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Angell relinquished not only his role as chair, but as a board member entirely.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s Brownie, a stray boa constrictor who was wandering in an apartment complex and Kiki, a shy kinkajou, who was relinquished when his caregiver became ill.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those guidelines support freedom of expression in news conferences and media interviews, provided those comments do not directly target individuals or groups.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The singer then materialized and handed the boy one of his Grammys and told him always to believe in himself.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In one of the most vulnerable moments of Constance Bear’s life, a caseworker handed her a packet.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Contrast stitching emphasizes the split between the collar and the rest of the upper, which are each rendered in different colorways.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the good, sure work of Chris Cooper as an honest man struggling against adversity, and the reserved but effective portrayal rendered by Schroder.—
Miles Beller,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Power is supplied by a 12-volt, 10-amp-hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery, selected for its thermal stability, safety characteristics, and long cycle life.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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His company, Wulfgar Props, based out of Lafayette, has supplied props for major science fiction productions and independent films.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alekseyev has been transferred to a city hospital, the Investigative Committee statement said.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was held in the Jay County Jail before being transferred to another facility on a federal warrant.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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He was released on $600,000 bond, surrendered his passport and was ordered to limit his travel to New York and Ohio, refrain from gambling and submit to GPS monitoring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In October, not long after Andrew and Sarah surrendered their respective Duke and Duchess of York titles, King Charles stripped Andrew of all of his royal titles and privileges.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The façade was pure marketing, with Schubert and Mozart gazing down on an arched display window that gave views into the rotunda.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Handed over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20over. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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