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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Her husband, Jim, gave up on his fledgling handyman business and started looking for a job with insurance coverage.—
Renuka Rayasam,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2026 -
The following day there was a break in the case when Ricky Chavis, a local handyman who had befriended Terry and often took care of his sons while Terry was at work, brought Derek and Alex to the sheriff’s station.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the physical health risks, doctors and lawyers warn the societal shame around menstruation has a corrosive impact on women’s mental wellbeing and sense of self.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Apollon was rushed to Lawnwood Hospital, where doctors performed an emergency C-section.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Handyperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handyperson. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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