as in handyman
a person who does general repairs or maintenance work
she's a real handyperson who can fix anything around the house
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Noun
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His lawyers and family presented more than two dozen letters from supporters Victor knew from church, English class and his work as a handyman in Syracuse.—
Lauren Petracca,
New York Times,
29 May 2025 -
Peters, 71, a neighborhood handyman who repaired old clocks and restored antique furniture, had let Rogers stay in his house.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Among the traits that distinguish this medical drama from others in the race is its setting: aboard a luxury cruise ship, where a new doctor and his team must handle unusual medical cases far away from shore.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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These decisions should be made by parents and doctors — not educators.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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“Handyperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handyperson. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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