as in direct
actively and personally involved in something
Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.
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Recent Examples of hands-on
Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The hands-on activations offered a bit of nostalgic relief that was sorely needed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
His passion for hands-on learning led him to become a key contributor in the creation of the Tech Interactive and the Children’s Discovery Museum.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Thanks to your slow cooker, homemade French onion soup can come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Kids have the opportunity to expand creativity, enhance literacy and enjoy crafts and other hands-on fun.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
The hands-on activations offered a bit of nostalgic relief that was sorely needed.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
His passion for hands-on learning led him to become a key contributor in the creation of the Tech Interactive and the Children’s Discovery Museum.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Thanks to your slow cooker, homemade French onion soup can come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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Your boss’s boss is your direct line to visibility.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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If dark matter’s only interactions are gravitational, direct detection might truly be a physical impossibility for us.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Three of the court’s 11 active judges would have granted rehearing, and one dissent is expected to be published at a later date.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their departure from active group work would leave a void that few current girl groups are positioned to fill, if any.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The primary driver now is its Infrastructure Solutions Group, which encompasses servers, storage, and networking — the vital equipment that fuels data centers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Heavy snow, ice, and extreme cold will be the primary threats from Saturday night into Monday morning.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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