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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in to oversee
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
likes to go by the handle "Champ"
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as in nickname
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
since it seemed decreed that every new firefighter have a handle, his was soon "Hulk"
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Recent Examples of handle
Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Just be sure your child is old enough to handle those unexpected carrot pieces—choking hazards will never be funny!
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—Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Each beautiful knife is designed for comfort and control, with ergonomic Pakka wood handles that offer a secure grip.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the detective handling the case at (424) 298-7898.
—Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Just be sure your child is old enough to handle those unexpected carrot pieces—choking hazards will never be funny!
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—Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The Brick by Brick collection with Jordan Brand is a testament to his journey, cementing his influence across multiple creative spaces while debuting his sartorial handle.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Each beautiful knife is designed for comfort and control, with ergonomic Pakka wood handles that offer a secure grip.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
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Anybody who has spent time in an IT organization knows how messy and complex managing a large-scale storage environment can be (which drives up costs).—
Matt Kimball,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Apple navigated tariffs during the previous Trump administration, too, although the company managed to dodge some of them back then.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 32-year-old athlete was treated by medical staff and later transported to a local hospital.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Skye said that the older Reeves treated her kindly.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In some facilities, just one sensor helps operate FlowMS, but in other, larger fulfillment centers, Amazon employs up to three sensors.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seven vital missile batteries The two SAMP/Ts and six Patriots the Ukrainian air force currently operates should, in theory, provide slightly more than the bare minimum of long-range air-defense coverage of the biggest Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And another question: Isn’t anyone supervising the people who design these things?—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources inside the EPA and others working directly with the agency.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The plants will tolerate some dappled shade in areas with high temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tapped to become the replacement for Steve Rogers, Walker gets his hands on super soldier serum and doesn't exactly tolerate it as well as his predecessor.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the government body responsible for overseeing contaminants in cookies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), doesn’t set limits for metals in foods.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg -- who previously oversaw the United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court -- pushed back on the idea that the information could not be disclosed to the court.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The naked trend has an extra tight grip on Hollywood.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The plane got its name from Iron Maiden’s scary Eddie the Head, a recurring character in the band's artwork.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Remove the oat cups from the pan, transfer to a zip-top freezer bag, and label with the name and date.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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