HANDLING Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈhan(d)-liŋ

as in management

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something the handling of proper order in the courtroom is the job of the sergeant at arms

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handling

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verb

present participle of handle

as in managing

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 treating

to behave toward in a stated way handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude

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as in operating

to control the mechanical operation of learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools

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as in supervising

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 tolerating

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I can't handle much more of this foul weather

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as in overseeing

to be in charge of I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation

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Recent Examples of handling

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But in recent years Mr. Kennedy has become the most recognizable living Kennedy, largely because of his criticism of the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, his presidential campaign and now his presence at Mr. Trump’s side. —

Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025 Either way, this should make for easier handling and transport out of the water. —

Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 Bentley’s handling of the bridge incident differs from Johnson’s in the book, showing Robert as more of a humanist in an experience that nonetheless will come to haunt him. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025 The best news is that every mode reflects the improved handling dynamics Mercedes-Benz has brought to its entire model line over the past decade. —

Karl Brauer, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for handling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for handling

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Here's what to know California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow A rockslide was reported by emergency management officials on I-69 in Kentucky between Dawson Springs and Princeton, reported the weather service in Paducah.

— Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Brodeur said in a prepared statement that water management districts were founded to manage stormwater and flood-control efforts but have taken on other issues.

— Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025