hands 1 of 2

noun

Definition of handsnext
plural of hand
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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hands

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hand
1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
  1. control
  2. enjoyment
  3. provides
  4. leaves
  5. grasp
  6. possession
  7. reaches
  8. arm
Noun
  • In this film’s world, humans and dogs share control as rulers of the earth.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of control
Noun
  • Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.
    News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.
    Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • This voluntary tool provides guidance for disclosures on governance, strategy, risk and impact management as well as metrics and targets.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There's also a federal program that provides a payment for federal, state and local first responders killed in the line of duty.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • In response to this, AWS Bedrock has implemented a firm security policy in which data never leaves the client's control and is never used to train third-party systems.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • The show’s vibrant aesthetic and period pop score, meanwhile, provide a nostalgia trip to the early 2000s — while not shying away from what the era’s headlong embrace of social media did to our grasp on collective truth.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The means for gracefully transitioning to a clean energy American economy is well within our grasp — by mid-century.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of grasp
Noun
  • 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
  • The Commanders will take over for their first possession on their own 34.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Good Girl Gone Bad, which arguably turned Rihanna from a rising pop singer to a global superstar, reaches a special milestone on that important tally this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun reaches the peak of Solar Cycle 25, sunspots located in regions of intense magnetic activity should increase, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reaches
Noun
  • Justin Herbert sparked the Chargers’ third consecutive victory with his arm and his legs, throwing a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the third quarter after running for a 4-yard score on a fourth-and-1 play from the Titans’ 4-yard line in the second quarter.
    Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Officials urged those near the coast who ignored evacuation warnings to scrawl their names on their arms with indelible ink so their corpses could be identified.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of arm
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