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
Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Engineering students will have opportunities for research and hands-on learning.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
During our own hands-on with the iPhone Air, an Apple representative also demonstrated the device’s durability in a test that applied about 175 pounds of pressure to the center of the phone.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Success in these strategy games relies on knowing the nuances, but that’s hard without diving in and understanding the mistakes hands-on.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, our expertise in mega events management allows students to gain hands-on experience with Formula One, FIFA, Art Basel, and Ultra Music Festival right in our back yard.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Engineering students will have opportunities for research and hands-on learning.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
During our own hands-on with the iPhone Air, an Apple representative also demonstrated the device’s durability in a test that applied about 175 pounds of pressure to the center of the phone.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Success in these strategy games relies on knowing the nuances, but that’s hard without diving in and understanding the mistakes hands-on.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
Adjective
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hawaii's main islands have seen occasional direct landfalls from hurricanes and tropical storms over the years, including along some of its western islands.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most active users of AI are now turning to the bots for things like life advice, therapy, and human intimacy.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Interior islands may exhibit active fire and isolated torching or trees may occur.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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But today, technology was not his primary concern.—
Elie Ofek,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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