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hands out

VERB

give to others

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bestow deliver disburse dispense disseminate distribute donate give away give out hand over present provide

WEAK

deal out devote dish out mete

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect deprive gather hoard hold keep retain take withhold

WEAK

receive

Example Sentences

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“It’s not like we’re running around with our hands out because we don’t need the money,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The government hands out discretionary bonuses as a supplement, but it is not enough.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

She hands out business cards explaining her autism and APD.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

“I could die now,” Jones said, holding her hands out, palms up, and looking to the heavens with a peaceful smile as she basked in Whoopi’s careful attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Alexi looked across the street and said, "That is Lance. He hands out fliers for the show in front of the rink."

From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene