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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
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Polaris, the North Star, lies at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, whose stars are rather faint.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 June 2025
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Verb
While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 5 July 2025
Noun
He immediately can be seen reaching toward his pant leg before pulling out a silver revolver with a black handle, according to the footage.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
Polaris, the North Star, lies at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper, whose stars are rather faint.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
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Cortisol can also manage how your body fat and muscles use glucose.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The rest of the crimes followed the same pattern: Sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., the suspects managed to break open a security gate and the front door to a store before emptying the register.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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The victim, who both outlets reported is from Winter Park, was transported to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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These drugs also treat heart failure and kidney disease.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
Verb
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His influence on Chelsea’s sequences of possession is almost entirely focused on the left ‘pocket’ or half-space, operating alongside Cole Palmer as one of two advanced creators in a ‘box’ midfield.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Life Time also operates facilities in Roseville and Folsom.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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All of it is medically supervised and adjusted throughout the stay.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Each student had a spiritual director, and Prevost chose Sister Lyn Osiek, who also supervised his theological-reflection class.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Verb
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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As President of the shingle, Williams oversees all television, film, and unscripted development and production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of Iranians have been detained on political and security charges as the government works to retain its grip on power.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Safely reducing the jail population will also help staff get a grip on violence and better deliver treatment and rehabilitation.—
Jonathan Lippman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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The information includes names, email, dates of birth and Qantas frequent flyer details.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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