handler

noun

Definition of handlernext
as in manager

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Recent Examples of handler On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Still, even as multiple locations and villains pile up, the bond between Agency handler Sam and tech phenom Queenie (Savannah Steyn) keeps the dramedy from imploding. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 Beyond helping during traumatic calls, Lopez, Domino’s handler, said bringing him to a scene represents an effort to show residents a different side of law enforcement, one built around compassion and trust. — Verónica Egui Brito july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 His handler hopes more dogs like him can be trained ahead of any future disasters. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for handler
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  1. manager
  2. trainer
Noun
  • Despite leadership development being a top HR priority, 80% of firms lack confidence in their pipelines, indicating a critical underinvestment in developing managers' cognitive and psychological capabilities.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Factory managers were often on the defensive, since raising vision problems could sound like a critique of their management.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of manager
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  • This victory solidifies her status as a top three-year-old filly, with trainer Mark Casse expressing immense confidence, even having nominated her for the Triple Crown.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Other items of note Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and he was seen rehabbing with trainers off to the side.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of trainer

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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handler. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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