hands 1 of 2

noun

Definition of handsnext
plural of hand
1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something the final decision is in your hands

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2
as in enjoyment
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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hands

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hand
1
as in provides
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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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another the clerk handed her the receipt

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3
as in leaves
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
  1. control
  2. enjoyment
  3. provides
  4. leaves
  5. grasp
  6. possession
  7. reaches
  8. arm
Noun
  • However, as your business expands, costs can spiral out of control.
    Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Some Republicans, who are set to take control of Congress next month, have tried to push legislation that would have forced them to return to prison.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of control
Noun
  • That ease in shaping your space offers tremendous potential for enjoyment, one of the five facets of wellness design.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Appreciation can also have an element of enjoyment.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • Having women athletes featured alongside their men counterparts helps normalize their presence in the sports industry and provides young players with diverse role models.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, in the near to intermediate term, that’s where any value Gimenez provides is going to come from.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • The incoming president has proven to have a strong grasp on his party.
    Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the clip, Snow White escapes from Gadot’s villainous grasp, makes a run for the woods, and discovers the cozy abode of the seven dwarfs.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of grasp
Noun
  • Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on weapons charges and was said to be in possession of a gun similar to the one used in the shooting.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from Maryland is facing several other charges, including forgery and criminal possession of a weapon.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Her impact reaches beyond sports into media rights, advertising, and cultural expectations.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The image of agoraphobic Pansy looking out her backyard window is so powerfully understated that Leigh’s psychodrama reaches the margins of Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaches
Noun
  • Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The only other options are to trade for an arm at the top of their rotation, or admit defeat once again and validate their nay-sayers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of arm
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