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hands over

VERB

give back; release

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cede deliver donate entrust give up hand leave present provide relinquish supply surrender transfer turn over

WEAK

commend commit consign dispense feed find fork out fork up relegate waive yield

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defend fight hold keep retain take win withhold

Example Sentences

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Inside, the joints feature coal- or wood-fired ovens; pizzaioli, like priests, ritually pass their hands over the pies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This case presented a strikingly simple question: Does it violate a journalist’s First Amendment rights if they are arrested for requesting and publishing information that a government employee willingly hands over?

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

She led them to her kitchen, explaining how she warmed her hands over the open flame of her gas stove.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Brandt wept and held his hands over his face after the verdicts were returned.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

“Put your hands over your head,” Jonathan called.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret