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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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Binaghi said he had to reduce the number of hired hands out in the fields to save some money on payroll.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

As Lynn hands out the teas and coffees, she points out how useful the community centre could be.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“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

She followed her and tried to "put her hands out to stop me closing the door", she added.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

We’d stretched our hands out as far as the tips of our fingers could go, touching the wind, trying to reach heaven.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson