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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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Earnings Gold: Big tech companies are starting to strike gold with AI, but investors are still wringing their hands over the multibillion-dollar bets on data centers and chips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

“When these podcasters walk on stage … it’s deafening. I have to put my hands over my ears. And I’ve done that many times.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Investors will have to get through this next market cycle without much guidance from Buffett, as he hands over the reins.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

“Oh, beautiful cows,” she whispered, running her hands over their warm hides.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer