1
as in providing
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 passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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as in leaving
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 handing
But the Packers drafted him in the first round and gave him a few years to sit behind Aaron Rodgers before handing Love the keys.
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Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There are also plenty of trade possibilities should the Twins decide to avoid handing the job to Miranda.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
To These Google Security Alerts A large section of the fanbase welcomed the decision to fire manager Erik Ten Hag earlier this month after handing him a new extended contract in the summer.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Denver then went three-and-out, including a Bo Nix incompletion on third down, handing the ball right back to Cincinnati (8-8).
—Apress, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Roosevelt had a 45-32 halftime lead before handing Redondo Union (9-1) its first defeat.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
After his retirement in 2007, Mike led that group for many years before stepping down last year and handing it over to Patty Lanoue Stearns.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
In the video, Stewart can be seen handing the woman a citation and telling her about an upcoming court date as an approaching ambulance's siren wails.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There are also plenty of trade possibilities should the Twins decide to avoid handing the job to Miranda.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
To These Google Security Alerts A large section of the fanbase welcomed the decision to fire manager Erik Ten Hag earlier this month after handing him a new extended contract in the summer.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Denver then went three-and-out, including a Bo Nix incompletion on third down, handing the ball right back to Cincinnati (8-8).
—Apress, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
Roosevelt had a 45-32 halftime lead before handing Redondo Union (9-1) its first defeat.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
After his retirement in 2007, Mike led that group for many years before stepping down last year and handing it over to Patty Lanoue Stearns.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
In the video, Stewart can be seen handing the woman a citation and telling her about an upcoming court date as an approaching ambulance's siren wails.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing
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Banks, property owners and other private companies often have their own additional restrictions on employing, renting housing to or providing services to those with criminal records.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Tigers won’t be an easy matchup for Baylor’s defense, which was 11th among Big 12 teams in passing yards allowed per game.—
Dan Santaromita,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle’s pressing scheme revolved around trapping Manchester United towards the touchline while blocking their progressive passing options.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Jenner also attended the afterparty of the Los Angeles A Complete Unknown premiere in December, mingling with her beau’s co-stars and leaving the function with him hand-in-hand.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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After leaving office, Loeffler sold her 50% stake in the basketball team to an investor group that included one of the former players who had spoken out most prominently.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, one of the barriers to small business growth can be the reluctance to, or fear of, delegating tasks and roles to other people.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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By delegating routine and repetitive tasks to AI, employees can shift their attention to higher-value activities, resulting in a more engaging and diverse workplace culture with higher employee effectiveness and satisfaction.—
Rajal C.,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the opposite is true in the United States, where the equity risk premium is hitting decade lows, and equity markets are reaching all-time highs.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was slightly milder, reaching a high of near 26, which could go up to 28 on Thursday, the Weather Service said.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Take accountability, and show your commitment to delivering top-quality work.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Successful partner marketing focuses on shared goals, seamless integration and delivering a unified experience that benefits both brands and their audiences.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Handing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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