handlers

Definition of handlersnext
plural of handler

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Recent Examples of handlers While the handlers knew where the bodies were during the workshop, a key component of search dog training is blind and double-blind exercises, where neither the dog nor handler know where the target is hidden, lead instructor Gregory Strickland said. Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 The facility’s food handlers that prepare, handle or serve non-prepackaged must obtain a valid food handler card. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlers
Noun
  • Bauers clearly hit the base square in the middle, and the call was quickly overturned, leading to laughs from both managers, the Rays’ Kevin Cash and the Brewers’ Pat Murphy.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Branch managers or internal human resources/labor relations employees handle those conversations.
    Chase Jordan April 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026
  • That implies your doctors and trainers and everyone involved get to take a look at it.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The series follows the coaches, founders and a group of families and their respective teen sons who comprise the starting lineup for the youth baseball program in the world.
    Peter White, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The show will follow the coaches, families and teen athletes who comprise the starting lineup for one of the world’s most competitive youth baseball programs.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Handlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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