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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
on the one hand, you would have more storage space in a larger house, but on the other, you would have more rooms to heat
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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
tall buildings rose on either hand nothing but wide open space on either hand
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as in employe
one who works for another for wages or a salary
the restaurant always hires several more hands for the busy summer season
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as in handwriting
the form or style of a particular person's writing
writes with a flowing, old-fashioned hand
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as in control
usually hands plural
the ability to direct the course of something
the final decision is in your hands
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as in possession
hands plural
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 assistance
an act or instance of helping
the downstairs tenant gave us a hand getting the heavy dresser up the stairs
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
once she got her own place, the young woman showed that she was quite a hand at interior decoration
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as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
the subpoena required a lawyer's hand
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as in to provide
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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as in to leave
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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Recent Examples of hand
Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
The competition’s opener, Soo Ra, who is Korean, was born missing fingers on one hand and adopted as an infant after she was found in a box that had been left outside a police station.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
The man was handed a nine-year prison sentence for treason, possession of an offensive weapon, and making threats to kill.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Meghan's hand, meanwhile, can be seen in the dramatic handling of the material.
—Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
The competition’s opener, Soo Ra, who is Korean, was born missing fingers on one hand and adopted as an infant after she was found in a box that had been left outside a police station.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Indeed, handing someone a card with a check inside is less exciting than watching their face light up at the sight of a puppy in a box.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
The man was handed a nine-year prison sentence for treason, possession of an offensive weapon, and making threats to kill.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Examples include sleeping on your side, nasal irrigation, allergy medications, breathe-right strips (which raise the sides of the nose, widening the nasal passages to allow more airflow), maintaining a practice of slow deep breathing, and alternate-nostril breathing.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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This nifty gadget uses cutting-edge optical technology to create a 3D map of your veins, making needle insertion a breeze.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 edition of the Power List returns in a week, with nearly 200 chefs, architects, restaurateurs, media members, food festival organizers, luxury ingredient purveyors, and more voting to determine who most moves the needle economically and creatively in restaurants today.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Everyone's handwriting was surprisingly legible, a considerable concern when accuracy is paramount.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Nov. 2024
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The 2,500 forms marked as suspicious either had false names, duplicative handwriting or unverifiable or incorrect identifying information, officials said.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
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In this film’s world, humans and dogs share control as rulers of the earth.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump has promised to carry out the country’s largest-ever deportation operation, extend tax breaks, punish his political enemies, seize control of the federal government’s most powerful tools and reshape the U.S. economy.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Commanders will take over for their first possession on their own 34.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The gross margin slightly decreased due to higher growth in financial assistance programs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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However, some tax experts say that higher tariffs would cause a financial burden on low- to moderate-income taxpayers due to the potential for higher consumer costs.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some experts foresee the biggest impact on retail goods such as electronics and apparel, as the U.S. imports only about 15% of its food supply.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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As Sichuan’s signature spice grows beyond the confines of traditional Chinese cuisine, the question isn’t when to use it, but when not to.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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