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as in addressed
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
as host of a live TV talk show, she must handle any situation that comes up
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as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
handles all requests professionally, even when customers are rude
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as in operated
to control the mechanical operation of
learned how to handle basic woodworking power tools
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as in managed
to look after and make decisions about
she takes care of the flower beds, and he handles all the lawn care
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as in tolerated
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't handle much more of this foul weather
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as in supervised
to be in charge of
I'll be handling the team's workouts while the leader is on vacation
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Recent Examples of handled
James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.
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Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The facility had previously operated for years as part of the Materials Innovation Recycling Authority, which handled waste collection for dozens of towns across Connecticut.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The case was about whether immigrants could challenge how the government handled their legalization applications — and whether federal courts could review immigration programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The investigation will now continue to be handled by the Fed’s inspector general.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
That is why the most horrific cases should be handled with care in public argument.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Production was handled by Urban alongside Dann Huff.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike earlier small robots that mainly handled simple movements and basic camera tasks, SamuRoid is much smarter.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The facility had previously operated for years as part of the Materials Innovation Recycling Authority, which handled waste collection for dozens of towns across Connecticut.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
The case was about whether immigrants could challenge how the government handled their legalization applications — and whether federal courts could review immigration programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The investigation will now continue to be handled by the Fed’s inspector general.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
That is why the most horrific cases should be handled with care in public argument.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Production was handled by Urban alongside Dann Huff.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Unlike earlier small robots that mainly handled simple movements and basic camera tasks, SamuRoid is much smarter.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handled
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Scott Dochterman grades the pick Baltimore addressed its porous pass rush (30 sacks last year) by signing Trey Hendrickson this offseason.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a message addressed to residents of southern Lebanon, IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee warned that Israeli troops continued to maintain their positions in southern Lebanon amid the current truce, which is set to expire Sunday.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Initially treated as a death by natural causes, the case was later ruled a homicide after an undertaker noticed a knife wound on the back of her neck.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Teel, who suffered a right hamstring strain March 10 playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic, is being treated with caution, White Sox general manager Chris Getz said.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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So, the ribosome provides a very stringent test of whether engineering out an amino acid can be tolerated by cells.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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It would be dedicated to the heroic patience with which Americans have tolerated billionaires like him for so very long.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At Surfside, the different beach areas are cleaned daily and supervised by lifeguards.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alvarez could face up to 20 years in prison, supervised release of at least five years to a lifetime, and a fine of up to $250,000.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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However, confirming that in humans is more challenging, given that human brain cells that can be manipulated to test the findings are of the deceased.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Known as the godfather of public relations, Bernays explained how the unconscious element of people in democratic societies could be manipulated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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His grandfather, Chris Heidenreich, was a naval officer, and his uncle, Chip Heidenreich, served as a corpsman with the Marines.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to his sister La Toya Jackson in her 2011 book Starting Over, the ranch served to recapture the typical childhood that the singer never got to live out.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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