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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
One of them calls out the district for gross negligence for how the situation was handled.
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Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Ben Hania’s script was developed through extensive interviews with the actual PRCS volunteers who handled the calls on January 29, 2024.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Intrigued by the letter’s brashness, Steve Rifkin, whose Loud Records handled clients including Wu-Tang Clan and Akon, hired the teenager.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Monk handled backup point guard duties in place of Schroder.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Drying is handled through a low-temperature process designed to protect delicate materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Good’s killing is now being handled exclusively by Kash Patel’s FBI, and local investigators have been barred from accessing evidence.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
The Golden State Warriors handled business against the Sacramento Kings, 137-103, but current events were top-of-mind for the Warriors' head coach after the game.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handled
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.—
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All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.—
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Unlike more public figures of the regime, Martín operated largely behind the scenes, embodying the financial-intelligence nexus that helped sustain the regime amid sanctions and economic collapse.—
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Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, described the effort as a shift in how physical systems are designed and operated.—
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Even amid some clunky exposition, Welcome to Derry has at least managed to offer compelling horror set pieces to keep heart rates up.—
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In Week 5, Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams converted on only four of 10 third downs, and after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime, managed only nine points in the final two quarters and overtime.—
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In clinical trials, maca root has been described as safe and generally well-tolerated.—
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Let this be a warning that no attack on the exercise of religion — regardless of faith — will be tolerated in the Western District of Kentucky.—
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Taking calcium and vitamin D together is generally safe and helps support bone health when supervised by a doctor.—
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He will be supervised for five years, in line with his six-year 2023 sentence.—
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
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In some cases, CBS News ran images through AI detection tools, which can be inconsistent or inaccurate but can still help flag possibly manipulated content.—
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
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Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.—
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“Handled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handled. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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