handed down

verb

Definition of handed downnext
past tense of hand down
1
as in passed (down)

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2
as in informed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handed down
  1. informed
  2. notified
  3. disclosed
  4. revealed
  5. apprised
  6. divulged
  7. advised
  8. introduced
Verb
  • Steele informed him of her gender transition.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The youngest person to have been injured is believed to be 12 years old, while the oldest is thought to be a man in his 70s, an officer informed the press at the scene, per the footage obtained by KSDK-TV.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of informed
Verb
  • The release of homicide victims’ names is delayed by two weeks to allow time for the victims’ families to be notified of a death by Chicago police.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The court allowed Ruiz to be released from the Nashua Street Jail on bail, despite an immigration detainer requesting ICE be notified of his release.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of notified
Verb
  • According to information disclosed by L Catterton, the majority investment was completed last year for an undisclosed sum.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Though Hologram's return date has not been officially disclosed, reports suggest he is expected to make his return to television soon.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of disclosed
Verb
  • The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of revealed
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  • Understanding who the leaders in the industry are and tracking governmental regulatory agencies can keep a company apprised when changes do occur so compliance can be adjusted seamlessly.
    Parvez Siddiqui, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Keep employees regularly apprised of any updates through short, clear messages, and make sure to adapt and revise any communications materials to reflect any policy changes.
    Victoria Zambito, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of apprised
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  • Plato’s deathbed details divulged New Plato lore has been discovered in charred papyrus scrolls thanks to AI, according to Italian researchers, who have been examining a set of scrolls that were buried under volcanic ash in Pompeii.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
  • When asked about her time on Grey's, Drew divulged a few secrets, including the fact that, at one point, April was scripted to sleep with Mark Sloan (Eric Dane).
    Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of divulged
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  • The products are all past their sell by date, but the FDA advised that consumers check their freezers for the product.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In spring 2024, a WTA doctor advised her to undergo a mammogram, before a biopsy confirmed the cancer diagnosis.
    James Hansen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of advised
Verb
  • Pompei Sites, the official name of the archaeological site as well as the entity that manages it, has introduced a cap on visitors aimed at safeguarding one of Italy’s most treasured archaeological parks.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In just over a year, the model has been introduced into major routes between 10 of the largest cities in China.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of introduced
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