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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in to supervise
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in to oversee
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
likes to go by the handle "Champ"
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as in nickname
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
since it seemed decreed that every new firefighter have a handle, his was soon "Hulk"
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Recent Examples of handle
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 July 2025
On average, the Chattogram customs house handles around 3,500 to 4,000 bills of entry per day.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
His Instagram profile, also under the handle @flipping_nj, has a reach of approximately 287,000 followers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Global Constellation will handle sales in the remaining territories including U.K. and Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Hungary, Latin America and Asia (excluding Mongolia and Vietnam), as the film readies for a Q4 2025 delivery.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 July 2025
On average, the Chattogram customs house handles around 3,500 to 4,000 bills of entry per day.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Noun
Best Buy $300 REI Cute and compact, this portable battery has a fold-out handle, a 288-WH capacity, and weighs 8.3 pounds.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
His Instagram profile, also under the handle @flipping_nj, has a reach of approximately 287,000 followers.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handle
Verb
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The suspect had managed to find a way into the home while it wasn't occupied and did not force entry, the sources said.—
Julie Sone,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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More research is needed to better understand the role of riboflavin supplements in managing migraines.78 Dosage and side effects: Riboflavin may be safe and effective at doses of 400 milligrams a day.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Remove odors from washcloths or kitchen towels in between laundering and treat stains on your clothes.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The woman was taken to the Rossmoor Bar river access and treated by Metro Fire responders before being airlifted to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead, authorities said.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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At the Port of Detroit, U.S. Customs and Border Protection removed crew members from at least two cruise ships operating in the Great Lakes earlier this month, USA TODAY reports.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Dogs should be supervised when chewing on a bone, and larger breeds should get large ones to prevent swallowing; there are also plenty of chew toys that have a similar texture to bones, which could be a good alternative.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Labor costs can drop since workers can shift from manual weeding to supervising and maintaining the robots.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Many of our small trees are grafted onto rootstocks that can tolerate our local soil conditions.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Medicare covers it when tablets are hard to tolerate or ineffective.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Wright oversaw every detail within Cedar Rock, right down to the cups and plates that graced the dinner table.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Senior editor Bess Pallares is overseeing the project on Oni’s end.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But his grip on the classification is tenuous, as Pogačar, the race leader, sits only 28 points behind the Italian sprinter.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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With the name up for grabs, Cadillac had simply reappropriated it for the brand’s new top-shelf performance models.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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“Handle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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