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
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
An interactive hands-on experience where children can learn about trucks and vehicles, honk their horns and interact with the drivers.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding the spiritual or meaningful dimensions of the caregiver role and experience and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not provide hands-on care for their loved one, but who are involved in their lives.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
The strike comes at the worst time for Janine, who only recently understood how important hands-on learning is for her class and is in the middle of a lesson plan that requires groups of students to represent a different planet in our solar system.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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On the menu are many hands-on treatments that leave guests in a heavenly state, as well as customizable Kerstin Florian facials, vibrating crystal energy therapies, and light frequency remedies.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
An interactive hands-on experience where children can learn about trucks and vehicles, honk their horns and interact with the drivers.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
This retreat utilizes a lens for understanding the spiritual or meaningful dimensions of the caregiver role and experience and is tailored to uplift participants who may or may not provide hands-on care for their loved one, but who are involved in their lives.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
The strike comes at the worst time for Janine, who only recently understood how important hands-on learning is for her class and is in the middle of a lesson plan that requires groups of students to represent a different planet in our solar system.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
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Photo : Legendary Productions The both the kitchen and the living room have direct terrace access.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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Telluride, with its small community (population 2,525) and direct access to skiing, hiking, and biking, met the mark.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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How many of these clubs are currently active in San Diego County?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite having no active role in running the company, Wilson is still Lululemon’s largest individual shareholder – and occasionally a thorn in its side. .—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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This surge in prices has been identified as a primary factor in the sales decline, along with escalating mortgage rates.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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