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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1
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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2
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 hands
Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Wednesday, July 1 Health inspectors cited the Antelope Japanese restaurant after discovering that an employee didn’t wash their hands after handling/cleaning his eyeglasses before food prep.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
When the team started to head out, thousands of hands reached in the air to wish them goodbye and good luck.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Put your salt in a container and start using your fingers and your hands to add salt to your food.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But while in his penmanship, the recipe still has her hands all over it.
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Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Starting with a closed fist, extend each of your five fingers one at a time, in order, on both hands.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
3 July 2026
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Someone hands a couple team members a trophy—somehow larger than their ribs trophy.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Daemon insists that the people need to see Rhaenyra do it, however, and hands her his sword, the Valyrian steel blade called Dark Sister.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Sincere meekly hands her a flower from his pocket and sits down, appearing penitent.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Imagine sinking deep into a warm, leather couch as someone hands you a hazelnut latte in a Brooklyn coffee-shop-cum-listening lounge.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
When a citizen files a police report and shares it with Gabriel, the company hands the victim relevant footage with faces blurred.
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Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
Supreme Court hands Trump a border victory liberals can't spin.
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FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Noun
While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
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Mary Ella Hastings
july 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2026
Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
—
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Wednesday, July 1 Health inspectors cited the Antelope Japanese restaurant after discovering that an employee didn’t wash their hands after handling/cleaning his eyeglasses before food prep.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
When the team started to head out, thousands of hands reached in the air to wish them goodbye and good luck.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Put your salt in a container and start using your fingers and your hands to add salt to your food.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
But while in his penmanship, the recipe still has her hands all over it.
—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Starting with a closed fist, extend each of your five fingers one at a time, in order, on both hands.
—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
3 July 2026
Verb
For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Someone hands a couple team members a trophy—somehow larger than their ribs trophy.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Daemon insists that the people need to see Rhaenyra do it, however, and hands her his sword, the Valyrian steel blade called Dark Sister.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Sincere meekly hands her a flower from his pocket and sits down, appearing penitent.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Imagine sinking deep into a warm, leather couch as someone hands you a hazelnut latte in a Brooklyn coffee-shop-cum-listening lounge.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
When a citizen files a police report and shares it with Gabriel, the company hands the victim relevant footage with faces blurred.
—
Harry Booth,
Time,
26 June 2026
Supreme Court hands Trump a border victory liberals can't spin.
—
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.
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While enjoyment often leads globally, its source is the work itself, not entertainment.
Verb
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Lachlan Murdoch led Fox’s purchase of Tubi, which provides free TV channels and movies for smart televisions, keeping Fox in the streaming game.
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The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
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If your plants are looking wilted or their pots are drying out super-fast, consider temporarily moving them to a lightly shaded section of your patio or garden until the heat wave passes.
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Independence Day morning offers one of the best opportunities in decades, as the distant ice giant passes extraordinarily close to Mars in the predawn sky.
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The set up leaves California vulnerable to the unpredictable nature of the stock market, dramatic swings in revenue and, in recent years, reliant on poor projections.
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Durica said the event that shaped the world leaves behind much more than a board game and a marvel of engineering.
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As a result, those at the entry level are expected to have a more mature grasp of these skills, according to PwC’s latest AI jobs report, which looked at more than a billion job ads across the globe.
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With a goal in the 92nd minute of this match, and only roughly three minutes left in stoppage time, Canada can feel the round of 16 within its grasp.
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Mogbo grabbed the rebound, setting up Sacramento’s final possession.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
Verb
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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Shares of Arm, which supplies technology and designs to other chipmakers, rose 134% in the quarter.
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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