1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
The Premium plan, now 60% off the first year, includes access to a handy password generator that instantly creates hard-to-crack passwords and saves them to the encrypted vault.
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Advertising Content From Roboform, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
That future probably won’t come to pass, but there are plenty of realistic scenarios where their skills could come in handy.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2025
This is handy when two tracks need to be kept separate for further editing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Watashi Packable Puffer Jacket Winter coats are one of the trickiest things to pack, which is why this stylish puffer comes in handy.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Advertising Content From Roboform, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
That future probably won’t come to pass, but there are plenty of realistic scenarios where their skills could come in handy.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2025
This is handy when two tracks need to be kept separate for further editing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Watashi Packable Puffer Jacket Winter coats are one of the trickiest things to pack, which is why this stylish puffer comes in handy.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
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Avia Slip-on Athletic Sneaker For a pair that is just as convenient as comfortable, snag these slip-on sneakers that shoppers say are great for long travel days and can be easily taken off and put on when going through security.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Its battery life is solid, and the fast charging is super convenient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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Such trends have already been observed in studies of highly skilled immigrant labor – which can add an additional 6% in entrepreneurial activity to a city within three years.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Feliz plays Samantha Reed who has been trained by her father to be a weapons expert, skilled martial artist and true chameleon all while hiding a mysterious past.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Modifications ensure that Pilates remains safe, accessible, and effective for everyone.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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Currently, approximately 30 percent of what Holt buys and sells is in the more accessible price range.—
David Moin,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The couple shared news of their pregnancy during the Chiefs game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7 in a clever way, which was a recreation of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's iconic pregnancy announcement at his Blink-182 concert in 2023.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Retailers like Etsy and Amazon offer the most adorable and clever sweatshirts, shirts, and friendship bracelets.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
28 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, the fact that the naval base is meant to house vessels capable of launching long-range missiles signifies that Tehran is planning to conduct more long-distance strikes.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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One way to read LaFleur’s assessment is the Packers didn’t have pass rushers capable of winning one-on-ones often enough, so Hafley had to get creative with ways to generate pressure.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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But Vancouver nonetheless controlled the second stanza of the contest — first levelling the score, and then taking the lead with a persistent, skillful shift on which Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson were able to combine for the key go-ahead goal.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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His length and explosiveness pair well with a skillful touch and a sharp eye for where teammates are located on the perimeter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Data from the state education department shows that less than 20% of students in Bridgeport are reading at grade level, and about 12% are proficient in math, Russell-Tucker said.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Once core team members are proficient in using platform features and best practices for workflows or processes, the training and development can be extended across the broader workforce.—
Igor Rikalo,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The episode also introduced Andy Garcia as Galino, a powerful and cunning cartel boss.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Black Friday had become a competitive event requiring planning and cunning to get the good deals first.—
Mary Meehan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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