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present tense form of handle (3rd person singular).
plural of handle.

handles

Part of Speech:

All (5) Noun (2) Verb (3)

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something to grip n.
nickname n.
touch v.
manage, take care of v.
carry as merchandise v.

NOUN

something to grip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

knob shaft stem

STRONG

arm bail crank ear grasp haft handgrip helve hilt hold holder stock tiller

Antonyms

STRONG

release

NOUN

nickname

Synonyms

STRONG

appellation byname byword cognomen denomination designation moniker name sobriquet style title

WEAK

nomen

VERB

touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check examine hold test try

STRONG

feel finger fondle grasp manipulate maul palpate paw poke thumb

WEAK

pick up

Antonyms

STRONG

leave alone manhandle

WEAK

disregard mismanage misuse neglect not carry

VERB

manage, take care of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct control deal with discuss employ exercise govern operate play serve supervise take treat use utilize work

STRONG

advise apply bestow command direct dispense dominate exploit guide maneuver manipulate ply steer swing wield

WEAK

behave toward call the signals cope with cut the mustard get a handle on hack it make out make the grade run things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain ignore let go neglect receive refuse

STRONG

follow leave alone misguide mislead

WEAK

disregard mismanage misuse not carry

VERB

carry as merchandise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

offer sell

STRONG

market retail stock trade

WEAK

deal in traffic in

Antonyms

WEAK

disregard mismanage misuse neglect not carry

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handles

She handles intake for new clients, including those who are targeted by stalkers.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

When suddenly, from the depths of this cave, he pulled out a very crumpled, brown paper bag with soft, ivory fabric peaking out between the twine handles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

There have been a few confusing situations where it has not been clear if the goal-kick has been taken, and a defender then handles the ball.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Natural compounds in oranges, particularly hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, seem to influence processes related to high blood pressure, cholesterol balance and the way the body handles sugar.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

I turn back to Harriett’s feed and scan the post for Instagram handles.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera