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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat
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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
tall buildings rose on either hand nothing but wide open space on either hand
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as in employe
one who works for another for wages or a salary
the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season
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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
writes with a flowing, old-fashioned hand
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as in control
usually hands plural
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in possession
hands plural
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
the downstairs tenant gave us a hand getting the heavy dresser up the stairs
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
once she got her own place, the young woman showed that she was quite a hand at interior decoration
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as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
the subpoena required a lawyer's hand
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as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Recent Examples of hand
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Ace Rivington, AG, Joe’s Jeans, Hudson and more have coordinating clothing deliveries and drives to get new merchandise into the hands of people displaced by the fires.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025
Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal, secured Wednesday just days before President Joe Biden was set to hand the reins of the White House to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, was confirmed by both men as well as Hamas and mediators Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Among the issues at hand are tariffs, electric vehicle (EV) adoption, competition in China and from Chinese automakers, technological leaps, changing consumer preferences and global economic shifts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Citizens of Humanity, Paige, Ace Rivington, AG, Joe’s Jeans, Hudson and more have coordinating clothing deliveries and drives to get new merchandise into the hands of people displaced by the fires.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal, secured Wednesday just days before President Joe Biden was set to hand the reins of the White House to President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, was confirmed by both men as well as Hamas and mediators Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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On one side, there is widespread agreement that 2025 is already the year of agentic and physical AI.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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As for the Avalanche, this trade does move the needle in the wrong direction.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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With each successful outing, however, Ball is moving the needle on potential interest around the league in the final year of his contract.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Much of that reasoning is attributed to the rise in using computers instead of handwriting documents, as well as the frequent use of text messaging, according to the organization.—
Danielle Jennings,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The team’s research takes them around the U.K. and beyond, into homes, museums and laboratories, and to the places where the artists worked, to engage with conservators, scientists, handwriting experts, archivists and others.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Strengthen direct-to-consumer channels: Shifting focus toward DTC sales gives brands more control over their margins while avoiding retail distribution delays.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, like the latter, rear seat passengers now have their own 8in panel with games and multimedia capabilities, as well as separate control over their own climate settings.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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A couple of weeks ago, the Suns lost a possession because of Beal’s loose laces.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Houston closed out the first half with a four-minute, 20-second scoring possession before Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took a kneel-down to send it to halftime.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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That means not just Calais Campbell, Chubb and Phillips’ assistance in the Penn State product’s game but also the likes of Pro Bowl tackle Terron Armstead.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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By law, applications for HEAP assistance open each year in early November, and remain open until the funds run out.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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But experts say detection software can misidentify writing as AI-generated.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, the fire chiefs have asked the federal government and arson experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to come in and help local investigators.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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Similarly to Washington, the Cyclones lack signature wins to force moving into the upper echelon.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The boots are lined with the brand’s signature wool blend that’s plush and warm, yet moisture-wicking.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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