HANDOVERS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

handovers

noun

plural of handover

as in surrenders

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another though the handover of my wallet was painful, it was better than getting shot by some trigger-happy punk

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Recent Examples of handovers Many off-plan sales contracts include provisions requiring developers to compensate purchasers if handovers are delayed beyond a specified period, often six to 12 months. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 11 June 2026 The airline is also now mandating that airport personnel conduct headcounts whenever a passenger discrepancy is identified, and briefings have been issued to Canberra Airport staff detailing how handovers of this kind should be handled. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025 Israel has accused Hamas of using past hostage handovers for propaganda, exchanging them in front of crowds and banners accusing Israel of war crimes. — Nbc News, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Animal shelters across Maryland are calling for donations, adoptions and volunteers amid an uptick in pet surrenders this summer.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The shelter is still accepting stray animals, Cannon said, but due to space limitations, they’re limited in their ability to accept owner surrenders.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrenders

Noun

Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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