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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
New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Sometimes, these talks handle – are handled out of the public eye.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Grip the handles on the sides of the machine, tighten your core, and extend your legs, squeezing your quadriceps (top thigh muscles) at the top.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
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Verb
In Sing & Play Mode, the device automatically handles complex chord progressions and backing rhythms, while Solo Mode maps individual notes to the pads.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Sometimes, these talks handle – are handled out of the public eye.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
Add other appliance handles and lightswitch plates to those high-touch items that could use a little cleaning attention.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Grip the handles on the sides of the machine, tighten your core, and extend your legs, squeezing your quadriceps (top thigh muscles) at the top.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
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Interim manager Chad Tracy has now managed against every AL East team.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Hydrotherapy is the main draw and is especially helpful for active travelers or anyone managing chronic pain.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The Aman Beverly Hills, currently under construction and expected to open in 2028, will supposedly not only include a full luxe floor for plastic surgery recovery but actual operating rooms, a private garden just for patients and surgeons on call.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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Every day horse carriages are operating in the park is a day the safety of New Yorkers is in jeopardy.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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While humans still planned and supervised the mission, the operation offered a glimpse into how future battles may unfold.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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After the Los Angeles Film Critics Association anointed Brazil with a trio of awards, including Best Picture, Sheinberg relented and released a 132-minute cut supervised by Gilliam.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After a 1980s split with Fidel Castro cost him the Interior Ministry, Valdés returned to power in the 2000s, overseeing telecommunications, serving as vice president and helping recover Che Guevara’s remains.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The advisory board is overseen by the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District, a nonprofit formed to protect natural resources and promoting sustainable land use in Windham, New London and Tolland counties.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Wider wheel positioning enhances tire grip at turn-in and cornering traction.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Albies has the sixth-best OPS among NL second basemen, but has made three All-Star games before, plays for a popular franchise and has strong name value, likely helping his voting numbers.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Despite that progress, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined, as megacap tech names tumbled.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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