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

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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

Donna Tryfman, a deputy public defender, serves in the major cases unit, where she handles homicide and other high-profile defendants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Kekova ceramics are distinctive, with two handles, a ridge in the middle and a flat base.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

It also handles FaceTime video calls, plays music and video and doubles as a digital picture frame when idle.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Everyday habits such as eating a nutritious breakfast, getting regular exercise, and sleeping enough may play an important role in how well your mind handles difficult situations.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

There aren’t any handles to unlock the back doors.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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