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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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as in skilled
skillful with the hands
handy with a needle and thread
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Recent Examples of handy
As most in Los Angeles County focused their attention on what was happening in the Palisades, over forty miles away, Heneghan had charged her camping lantern, headlamps, phones, and computers, all of which came in handy after McNally Avenue lost power.
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Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The parallels were painful and frightening for many in the area, including Stephanie Abel, a 56-year-old Minneapolis nurse, who is keeping her gas tank full and cash handy in memory of the chaos that followed that slaying.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Sarkisian, and several coaches across America, will have their notepads and pens handy this week as the College Football Playoff semifinals play out.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Access today’s flash flight deals with their handy low fare finder tool.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Skechers Summits Dazzling Haze Slip-In Sneakers Ranked as the top seller in fashion sneakers, these Skechers feature a convenient slip-on design with the brand’s signature Heel Pillow technology to provide a secure fit.—
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This one also features five convenient pockets for ultimate on-the-go organization.—
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Collaborating with industry leaders, academic institutions and others to ensure Iowa develops a skilled workforce for the growing nuclear energy sector.—
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The only problem is that Mason Graham, Carson Schwesinger, Quinshon Judkins and Harold Fannin aren’t skilled at throwing passes or blocking defensive linemen.—
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
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For everyday cooking, a tube makes tomato paste this effective flavor tool in your arsenal even more accessible.—
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Each clever accessory is under $15 — that’s less than the cost of a sandwich special at my favorite deli.—
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With two bedrooms and two baths, the home is surprisingly expansive, boasting just under 2,400 square feet across its clever layout.—
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
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The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.—
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The 5-11, 187-pound receiver is skillful at running routes and can create separation with his quick feet.—
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Mackey does especially skillful work conveying the legibility of Ella’s personal anxiety and political passion.—
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Fueled by vengeance and cunning ambition, Ashur rises from betrayal and bloodshed to seize power, gouging out a place for the House of Ashur in a new arena full of violence, desire, and twisted loyalty.—
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The elaborate scheme, masterminded by members of four Mafia families in collusion with celebrity athletes, ensnared unsuspecting victims, bleeding them of over $7 million through cunning deception, prosecutors said in the indictment.—
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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