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as in relinquishes
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 provides
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 hands
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 passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
hand over that screwdriver, will you please?
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Recent Examples of hands over
Shortly after giving his team a temporary lead on Monday, the athlete put his hands over his face before looking up at the sky and pointing upward, as shown in a video shared by Fox Sports.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
When David Cordani hands over the title of Cigna CEO to Brian Evanko on July 1, the triathlete will be ending the longest leadership run of any of his industry peers.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Skip housekeeping for the day and the hotel hands over an $8 credit at Komyuniti.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Buttons, touch screens, cards, and casino chips pass through countless hands over the course of a sailing.
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Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Suarez offered no physical resistance throughout the encounter, and balled up with his hands over his head as DeMaio struck him, according to a law enforcement source.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
These are not simply attentive and thoughtful touches, the kind of service that hands over a box of matches on a silver tray—staff are emotionally invested in the place and most have been with Shakti for over 10 years, so their sense of hospitality is unforced and from the heart.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Apple is turning a page as CEO Tim Cook hands over the reins to successor John Ternus, marking only the second leadership transition since Steve Jobs.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
When David Cordani hands over the title of Cigna CEO to Brian Evanko on July 1, the triathlete will be ending the longest leadership run of any of his industry peers.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
Skip housekeeping for the day and the hotel hands over an $8 credit at Komyuniti.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Buttons, touch screens, cards, and casino chips pass through countless hands over the course of a sailing.
—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Suarez offered no physical resistance throughout the encounter, and balled up with his hands over his head as DeMaio struck him, according to a law enforcement source.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
These are not simply attentive and thoughtful touches, the kind of service that hands over a box of matches on a silver tray—staff are emotionally invested in the place and most have been with Shakti for over 10 years, so their sense of hospitality is unforced and from the heart.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Apple is turning a page as CEO Tim Cook hands over the reins to successor John Ternus, marking only the second leadership transition since Steve Jobs.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
But the Dodgers bundled up, fought off the chill by scoring runs in each of the first five innings and warmed their hands over a 7-1 defeat of the Colorado Rockies.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands over
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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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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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.
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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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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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Modern life renders traditional digital detoxes impractical, as smartphones are essential for work, banking, and daily tasks.
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Aside from the gorgeous photos of Clooney’s shiny hair, reviewers with all types of hair confirm the shampoo renders great results.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
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Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
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For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters.
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The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program.
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“Hands over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20over. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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