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
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
There are 10 zones in the aquarium attraction containing 25 exhibits including a hands-on invertebrate touch pool.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The farm’s programming also combines educational content with hands-on activities designed to foster learning and build community connection.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Among the 140+ events are hands-on activities, nature walks and sessions that explore topics like the science behind brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
For the more hands-on approaches, working the soil and tilling remain options for quick turnaround.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
There are 10 zones in the aquarium attraction containing 25 exhibits including a hands-on invertebrate touch pool.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The farm’s programming also combines educational content with hands-on activities designed to foster learning and build community connection.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
Among the 140+ events are hands-on activities, nature walks and sessions that explore topics like the science behind brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
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Liz was not interested in doing a direct replica of her novel.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the drive takes slightly over two hours, the drive from Managua is just as long, and the Guanacaste airport offers numerous direct flights from cities across the United States.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The project lay dormant until 2022, with the release of the Klipsch Jubilee, the flagship of the Heritage line, which uses the active crossover to achieve maximum performance.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Warmer weather in North Carolina means critters are becoming more active.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His primary motive in life is to make money and get laid.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Mulgrew began his career at Glentoran, Linfield’s primary Belfast rivals.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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