1
as in providing
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 passing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
the clerk handed her the receipt
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3
as in leaving
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 handing
Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.
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Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Still mentoring and traveling with the team but handing coaching duties over to Darrell Corbett.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Monday’s three-hour finale opens with Grant still in the Dominican Republic after handing roses to Litia and Juliana last week and sending Zoe packing.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
Fontana was eventually disqualified, handing Santos-Griswold fourth place.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamas had been displaying living hostages and coffins carrying hostage remains on stage in front of a crowd in Gaza before handing them over, to sharp criticism including from the United Nations.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
The Rays are getting Shane McClanahan back from surgery and handing third base full-time to Junior Caminero.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The prominence given to tech moguls raised concerns among ethics experts about handing too much power to the elite.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The occasion marked the halfway point between the winter and spring equinoxes, with clergymen blessing used candles and handing them out to locals every February 2.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Still mentoring and traveling with the team but handing coaching duties over to Darrell Corbett.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Monday’s three-hour finale opens with Grant still in the Dominican Republic after handing roses to Litia and Juliana last week and sending Zoe packing.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025
Fontana was eventually disqualified, handing Santos-Griswold fourth place.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Hamas had been displaying living hostages and coffins carrying hostage remains on stage in front of a crowd in Gaza before handing them over, to sharp criticism including from the United Nations.
—Reuters, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
The Rays are getting Shane McClanahan back from surgery and handing third base full-time to Junior Caminero.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
The prominence given to tech moguls raised concerns among ethics experts about handing too much power to the elite.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The occasion marked the halfway point between the winter and spring equinoxes, with clergymen blessing used candles and handing them out to locals every February 2.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing
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Banks, property owners and other private companies often have their own additional restrictions on employing, renting housing to or providing services to those with criminal records.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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It has been referred to a House committee after passing the Senate.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Or even, hypothetically, without leaving the dance floor.—
James Dinh,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Grassroots workshops can help women see AI as accessible and relevant to their daily challenges, from delegating routine tasks at work to optimizing a household budget.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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By delegating tasks like market research and outreach to an AI agent, solopreneurs can develop their core business while testing adjacent opportunities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Theirs is a different reality Part of Williams reaching his potential will involve taking fewer sacks.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Chicago was getting freezing drizzle and then temperatures potentially reaching into the mid-to-upper 20s.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, the number of DDOS attacks have spiked, partly propelled by a massive botnet largely concentrated in the US delivering record-sized attacks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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The hospitality team takes care of everything, from delivering dishes and refilling drinks to stoking nearby fires and passing out cozy blankets on cooler nights.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Handing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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