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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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
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To avoid extra shipping & handling costs or wait time, compare our digital offerings here.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
The agency alleged that Google’s handling of its payment products may pose a risk to consumers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
This is the foundation for successful data handling and helps align your team with clear objectives.
—Jose Giammattei, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Activists have raised concerns over law enforcement's handling of femicide cases, pointing to the recent escape of a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
To avoid extra shipping & handling costs or wait time, compare our digital offerings here.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
The agency alleged that Google’s handling of its payment products may pose a risk to consumers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
This is the foundation for successful data handling and helps align your team with clear objectives.
—Jose Giammattei, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handling
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies still aren’t doing this: Almost 4 in 10 marketers say their organizations haven’t fully integrated their customer relationship management (CRM) data into their loyalty programs, according to a survey by Merkle, a CRM company.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As of early December, Bluesky had 24 million users, and Graber is tasked with managing the growth without making the product worse.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is often due to the emotional difficulty of letting go of their business, combined with the day-to-day pressures of managing their companies.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Critics of American health care companies counter that UnitedHealthcare is one of the 10 largest companies in the world, treating 50 million people and with a revenue of $281 billion last year and a market capitalization of around $520 billion.Riley Gutiérrez McDermid, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Capella was charged with operating as a major trafficker, criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon’s massive recommence infrastructure investments made over the last several years are showing clear signs of paying off, as operating profits surge.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding in 1948, NASCAR has been a cornerstone of American motorsport, overseeing several high-profile racing series including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mets are confident in their approach to pitching development under president of baseball operations David Stearns and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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While the tours are free, the farm does accept cash donations to keep their operation running.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Handling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handling. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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