How to Use handshake in a Sentence

handshake

noun
Definition of handshakenext
  • He has a firm handshake.
  • She greeted him with a handshake.
  • The first is a warm hug to the firm handshake of the second.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 3 May 2022
  • That sanity comes in the smiles, the handshakes, the hip checks, the high-fives and the howls.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2023
  • The movie features a handshake, a kiss on the cheek and a kiss on the forehead.
    — Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • There were hugs and handshakes aplenty on the field prior to the game.
    — Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2023
  • Kilmer, 64, is tall and broad with blond hair, a square jaw and a beefy handshake.
    — Hannah Dreyfus, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Prince William is then the first to do handshakes with the greeters, and Kate then follows his lead.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Prince Louis, too, is learning the art of the royal handshake.
    — Town & Country, 14 July 2023
  • Rogers hugged the ladies, then went in for a handshake with Girard's dad, Sam.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2024
  • And after the women won gold, the two shared a very unique handshake.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Judging by the clenched handshake bro hug, the love was real.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The lawsuit notes that the tech doesn't need a handshake with the wireless access point.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Woods refused a handshake, opening the door for Bron Breakker to Spear the hell out of Jey.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • My therapist opens the door and greets me with a smile and no handshake.
    — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Cole took a photo with the couple, gave Wade a handshake, and then did the same with Union.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2024
  • Prince William is then the first to exchange handshakes with the greeters, and Kate then follows his lead.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Garcetti smiled as the president pulled him in close for a handshake.
    — Courtney Subramanian, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • There’s a lot to look forward to this season—who will get the first handshake from Paul?
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Izzo and Krzyzewski shared a hug to start the post-game handshake line.
    — USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2022
  • In the episode — the third of Season 35 — Homer jokes that all of those years strangling Bart have paid off with a firm handshake.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Still no word on whether closing that sale with a handshake is next.
    — Bynick Rockel, Fortune, 28 June 2024
  • And each one drew a small crowd on the side of the room to jostle for a closer photo, hug or handshake.
    — Maya King, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2023
  • At the end, the laborer appeared to refuse a handshake from Trudeau.
    — Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2024
  • The girls, ranging from fifth to seventh graders, are part of the team joining the squad at halftime and in the handshake line.
    — Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Sep. 2022
  • As the clock ran out, Juwan Howard went to the back of Michigan's handshake, rather than leading the way per usual.
    — Andrew Hammond, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2022
  • Often times, Dole would greet the veterans with a salute, a handshake and a thank you.
    — David Gergen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2021
  • After the post-match handshake, Kyrgios walked to his seat and smashed his racket on the court.
    — Beth Harris, ajc, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Bonnie should get away with a short sentence and a handshake from the mayor for burning down that atrocity to the skyline.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
  • There is a catch, though: even the slightest handshake during those exposure seconds can blur the image.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 25 Sep. 2024

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