1
as in control
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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2
as in enjoyment
the fact or state of having (something) at one's disposal
I'd like to get my hands on that vintage Cadillac convertible
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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook
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2
as in passes
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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3
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
handed me her bundles while she fished for her house keys
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
Noun
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025 -
The Trump Organization confirmed in an April filing in Britain that Trump retains control over his businesses.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Casper's screenwriters, Deanna Oliver and Sherri Stoner, told EW in 1995 that executive producer Steven Spielberg wanted this tone to help broaden the enjoyment for both child and adult moviegoers.—
Steve Daly,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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How much of our enjoyment comes from knowing that a great big movie star was putting his life on the line for ... a movie?—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The hub also provides compatibility with legacy USB-A peripherals, letting users easily attach older accessories.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The open-concept floor plan leaves ample space for a dining room table, couch, and coffee table.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With firmer dates in hand, Hyland and others will have a better grasp on whether studying colonial khipus can help crack Inca ones.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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The title was within its grasp but there was no room to slip up – only a win would guarantee the club the Scudetto.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Noun
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After the Sun got the stop, Rivers led a fast-break possession, assisting Jacy Sheldon for the easy bucket.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In a statement to the Tribune, Reese denied that any staffers notified him about concerns over Crayton’s alleged firearm possession.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The child stands on the bumper, his arms outstretched.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The Athletics outfielder stood excitedly at the top step of the dugout, his arms raised, his grin widening.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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