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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
This handy spatula is ideal for flipping flapjacks, eggs, or burgers from your stove top.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Or grab year-round essentials like this five-outlet surge protector for any of your many devices and this touchless thermometer that’s sure to come in handy during flu season.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Did anyone win the Powerball? Keep those tickets handy.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Then there’s a very handy upgrade: the mouse, keyboard and trackpad are all wireless, but now connect via USB-C instead of Lightning.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Or grab year-round essentials like this five-outlet surge protector for any of your many devices and this touchless thermometer that’s sure to come in handy during flu season.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Did anyone win the Powerball? Keep those tickets handy.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Then there’s a very handy upgrade: the mouse, keyboard and trackpad are all wireless, but now connect via USB-C instead of Lightning.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the home features a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Studio is arguably the team’s most well-rounded package, thanks to its powerful 2D and 3D features and convenient mobile companion apps.Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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One of the most accessible patches of forest in the Blue and Gold project is 30 minutes up the highway from Roseburg.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Other clever design touches are everywhere, from plastic guyline clips made from a material that won’t crack even in temperatures as low as negative 60 Fahrenheit, to wraparound snowflaps that enable you to set the tent up without stakes in deep snow.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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She’s built a clever brand for herself now as the nice grandma who knows everything there is to know about rose gardens but also has done hard time and is friends with Snoop.Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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People who are elderly, sick, or disabled may not be capable of flight.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Also, Cignetti’s skillful use of NIL resources to help build a talented roster has been remarkable.Mark LaSota, Ph.D., Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The studio musicians were highly proficient, and above all, Tatsuro’s arrangements were perfect.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Bears have been really proficient with that package and Kramer on the field for goal line and short-yardage situations.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Streaming on Netflix netflix Agatha All Along Headed up by WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer, Agatha All Along revisits the nosey neighbor and titular cunning witch (played deliciously by Kathryn Hahn) as she’s knocked out of her trance and seeks to regain her powers.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
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Besides being cunning and highly opinionated, Paddy is also rather physically imposing.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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