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

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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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands
  1. control
  2. enjoyment
  3. provides
  4. leaves
  5. grasp
  6. possession
  7. reaches
  8. arm
Noun
  • The designation means all property and interests of the affected targets that are in the U.S. or under U.S. control are blocked and must be reported.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • However, Russia's defense minister, Andrei Belousov, said on December 16 that the four Ukrainian regions Putin claims to have annexed— Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk, would be fully under Moscow's control in 2025.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of control
Noun
  • Limit turf to what’s needed for family play and enjoyment.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.
    Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoyment
Verb
  • In the process, Fur & Loathing also illuminates a subculture that is often derided but that provides joy and fulfillment for its members.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This adjustment in deadlines provides companies with the necessary breathing room to ensure compliance without compromising the integrity of the beneficial ownership reporting framework.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of provides
Verb
  • Every time a tenant leaves, the owner incurs significant costs and lost revenue.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Social, political, and economic disparities persist, and the speed of modern life leaves little room for reflection.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Noun
  • By then, the audience already has a grasp on Mabel’s topsy-turvy psychological state, which makes the meal a testament to her competence.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Could the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch him from the San Francisco Giants' grasp?
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of grasp
Noun
  • During their first offensive possession in their 27-19 victory, the Kansas City Chiefs faced a crucial 4th and 1.
    Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • It was also initially reported the student shooter had one rather than two guns in her possession.
    Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of possession
Verb
  • Place under the broiler and broil, turning every 30 seconds until the meat is well browned on all sides and the tenderloin’s center reaches 125 degrees for rare or 130 degrees for medium rare.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The set, which is known as a masterpiece in its own way, reaches a major milestone, becoming one of a very, very small number of releases to do so.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaches
Noun
  • By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.
    Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier this month, China imposed sanctions on over a dozen American companies over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of arm
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