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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 employee
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
Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
This chardonnay is hand sorted (twice), whole cluster pressed, left to ferment on native yeast and finished with some aging, roughly 18 months in French oak.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
If your phone, tablet or computer has malware, changing passwords from that device may hand the new passwords right back to the hacker.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
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Noun
There may soon come a day when consultants reminisce about creating PowerPoint presentations by hand.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
This chardonnay is hand sorted (twice), whole cluster pressed, left to ferment on native yeast and finished with some aging, roughly 18 months in French oak.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
In the middle of her presentation about Don’t Worry Darling, Wilde was handed the legal documents.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
If your phone, tablet or computer has malware, changing passwords from that device may hand the new passwords right back to the hacker.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Threading the needle On June 15, the Twins were 36-35, just a half-game out of the AL’s third wild-card spot.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Silky shorts in a range of lengths — some with delicate lace trim, others in more minimalist boxer-like cuts — are pushing the needle further into more romantic territory.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Other people may have been exposed at nearby health facilities, which are contacting their patients and employees directly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Human resources specialists These workers oversee hiring, orientation and ongoing support for employees, handling recruitment, benefits and workplace concerns.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Between the many ceasefires, extensions and delays, the handwriting is on the wall.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The study also did not account for the participants' use of medications, which could potentially impact both handwriting and brain function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Both were thrown onto the roadway as the carriage continued out of control.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Multiple possession swings gave the Japanese some threats in the box, but the Samurai Blue couldn’t find the back of the net, leading to a 0-0 score at the break.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Angel Reese made sure Atlanta had enough possessions to make that run happen.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Big Think+ classes feature world-class experts teaching the topics that matter most, from leadership and innovation to personal growth and health and wellness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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