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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hands-on
Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Together with his wife Rosalynn, Carter was a notorious humanitarian, as a hands-on volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and co-founder of the Carter Center.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The fun hands-on workshop demonstrates the basics of glass-blowing in a casual, no-experience-necessary environment.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
The couple, who have four young children, wanted to provide a homeschooling program where students could engage in hands-on learning activities in a farm setting.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hands-on 
Adjective
Our program, in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal public health system in the country, is addressing these challenges by training the next generation of nurse practitioners to advocate for their patients and communities, while also providing hands-on care.
—Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Together with his wife Rosalynn, Carter was a notorious humanitarian, as a hands-on volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and co-founder of the Carter Center.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The fun hands-on workshop demonstrates the basics of glass-blowing in a casual, no-experience-necessary environment.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
The couple, who have four young children, wanted to provide a homeschooling program where students could engage in hands-on learning activities in a farm setting.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hands-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands-on
Adjective
-
Two people with direct knowledge of the matter told the AP that all of the Uyghurs detained in Thailand submitted asylum applications to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which the AP verified by reviewing copies of the letters.Dake Kang and Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
-
Aer Lingus and American Airlines has direct flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Shannon Airport.Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
There was an announcement today about $45 million for some active transportation.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
-
Older adults need closer to 1.2 grams, while active individuals would need closer to 1.2-1.7 grams.Kari Sonde, TIME, 13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Think outside the pump Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
-
There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near hands-on
Cite this Entry
“Hands-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands-on. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share