1
as in convenient
situated within easy reach
keeps a box of tissue handy whenever she watches Romeo and Juliet on her home theater
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2
as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
Any fall damage in-game can be mitigated by landing in water or any depth, so most players keep a bucket of the wet stuff handy in case of an abrupt descent.
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
This handy, high-tech appliance is designed to map out your floors and clean every nook and cranny without running into furniture.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
It’s made with durable leather and features handy anti-theft features, like RFID-blocking technology, and an anti-pickpocket clip to keep your wallet, phone, and camera safe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The upshot for young businesses is that the annual contributions to SEP IRAs are flexible, which can be handy in the early years when cash flow is inconsistent.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
This handy, high-tech appliance is designed to map out your floors and clean every nook and cranny without running into furniture.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
It’s made with durable leather and features handy anti-theft features, like RFID-blocking technology, and an anti-pickpocket clip to keep your wallet, phone, and camera safe.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The upshot for young businesses is that the annual contributions to SEP IRAs are flexible, which can be handy in the early years when cash flow is inconsistent.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handy
Adjective
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When opting out becomes convenient, as easy as letting a contract expire, people are more likely to take it.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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These seemingly simple elements of online banking are critical to attracting clients, making customer interactions convenient, and building long-term brand loyalty.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, even the most skilled clinicians can struggle if the technology is difficult to use.—
Jiang Li,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At Vi at Aventura, independent living comes with access to on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, should it ever be needed.—
Vi at Aventura,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond his immense talent, Jon has been a dedicated partner in advancing the Grammy Museum’s mission to make music education more accessible.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Certain platforms, such as Open Path Therapy Collective, offer more financially accessible options. Medications: A healthcare provider may prescribe medications to treat mental health conditions.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Jerusalem values its ability to operate freely in Syrian airspace—thanks in part to the deconfliction mechanism with Russian commanders—that arrangement cannot come at the cost of allowing Hezbollah to build an arsenal capable of overwhelming Israel's defenses.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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An object reaching a 10 on the Torino Scale would be a collision capable of causing a global catastrophe.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hiring managers must learn to distinguish between misuse and skillful application to capture a candidate’s ability to tackle real-world challenges.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia is paid $345,000 a year, presiding over schools where just 16% of students are proficient in reading.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Only around one-third of students are proficient in these foundational skills needed to succeed in today's economy.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Unlike Mitch McConnell, the taciturn and cunning leader at the time, Thune genuinely tried to answer questions.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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But what Neil is accused of is something well beyond cunning or perfidy or faithlessness, well beyond questionable morality.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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