as in direct
actively and personally involved in something
Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.
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Recent Examples of hands on
Kaleigh Kirkpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Working as a carpenter requires hands-on experience, although classes in woodworking and apprenticeships can help with developing carpentry skills.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 23 July 2025
The Rare Impact Fund recently hosted its first-ever global Grantee Capacity Building Workshop, bringing together nonprofit partners for hands-on programming focused on storytelling, fundraising and more.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 22 July 2025
Visitors enjoy hands-on exhibits, astronaut chats, and close-up views of real rocket launches.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Visit a museum that’s relevant to your child’s interests, whether that’s the Van Gogh Museum or the Museum of Ice Cream, and build in hands-on activities like a cooking class, perfume-making workshop, or ceramic painting.
—Kaleigh Kirkpatrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Working as a carpenter requires hands-on experience, although classes in woodworking and apprenticeships can help with developing carpentry skills.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 23 July 2025
The Rare Impact Fund recently hosted its first-ever global Grantee Capacity Building Workshop, bringing together nonprofit partners for hands-on programming focused on storytelling, fundraising and more.
—Melody Chiu, People.com, 22 July 2025
Visitors enjoy hands-on exhibits, astronaut chats, and close-up views of real rocket launches.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
Adjective
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Still, the collaboration with Redwood Materials to deploy energy storage systems does not put it in direct competition with its joint venture partner.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With direct insight into the invisible load that is often carried, Poo has dedicated her life’s work to advocating for and reimagining how society views and treats the labor of caregivers.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Tony Finau is tied with Xander Schauffele for the longest active streak of Tour Championship appearances with eight straight East Lake appearances.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The debate over whether Louisville is a Northern or Southern city has been active for centuries, and the Gateway to the South nickname seems to have stoked the flames.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The medical examiner ruled that ketamine, typically used as a surgical anesthetic, was the primary cause of death.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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