1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
Finally, for tough jobs, an abrasive such as baking soda comes in handy.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
But that’s where having the luxury of two MVPs and three All-Star players come in handy.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Another handy feature is the vacuum’s five-stage filtration system, which includes a HEPA filter that captures dust particles and keeps the machine running smoothly.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 July 2025
Save $80 and get free shipping online to bring this handy tool home.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
But that’s where having the luxury of two MVPs and three All-Star players come in handy.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 July 2025
Another handy feature is the vacuum’s five-stage filtration system, which includes a HEPA filter that captures dust particles and keeps the machine running smoothly.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 July 2025
Save $80 and get free shipping online to bring this handy tool home.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
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The Las Vegas system, consisting of the Vegas Loop and two connector systems, offers a quick and convenient transportation option using Tesla vehicles in tunnels, according to officials there.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a remedy: Single vs. combination products: Combination products may seem convenient, but contain multiple active ingredients.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Ride horseback with local gauchos (skilled horsemen) near the quaint towns of Cachi or Cafayate.—
Carola Fresno,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The cobot market is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $11.8 billion by 2030—but skilled operators remain scarce, creating wage premiums in automation-heavy regions.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Issues As countries with large, accessible datasets gain an advantage in training more robust and accurate AI models, the ability to collect, process and analyze diverse and high-quality healthcare data through patient records, genomic data, imaging and more becomes a strategic asset.—
Ming-Chien Chyu,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The delay by the City Council is all the more confounding because early results from the city’s five pilot zones show some promise, but also some lessons that there is more work to do to bring more affordable, accessible housing to neighborhoods across the city.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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That includes clever storage and organizers, which are currently up to 70 percent off this month.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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This is not just a clever design feature but a strategic sustainability solution.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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That isn’t to say that the defense stack hasn’t grown more capable itself.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Crescent City is vulnerable because it is located near the southern end of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major fault line capable of producing dangerous tsunamis and intense earthquakes, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The result is a skillful balance between dewy and glossy, blushy and gleamy.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 July 2025
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But despite those skillful trappings, the story soon feels ponderous.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The law doesn’t specify a grade level for instruction but calls for all students to be proficient.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Literacy expert Molly Ness, PhD, who was interviewed as part of her partnership with Amazon, notes that 65 percent of fourth graders aren’t reading at a proficient level.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 July 2025
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O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i and the big island of Hawai’i were all joined by water but divided by greedy men, cunning chiefs and a cycle of endless combat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Slated for release on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem from Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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