HANDS ON Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of hands-on

as in direct

actively and personally involved in something Supervisors at the company are expected to take a hands-on role in the projects of their subordinates.

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hand on

as in passes (down)

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Generate topical daily lesson plans with engaging hands-on activities. — Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The other is a place where visitors explore science and innovation through hands-on exhibits that bring complex ideas to life. — Ronald Leopold, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Moreover, pupils get the chance to gain hands-on experience with opportunities to take photography classes in Scotland and study social media in Tokyo. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 In fact, according to multiple biographers, after becoming Princess of Monaco, Kelly often styled her own hair, preferring a hands-on approach. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hands-on

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The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Trump called Jones last month and urged him to meet with Jackson, who defeated Jones in a GOP primary in June, according to three people with direct knowledge of the conversation who aren’t authorized to speak publicly about the exchange.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of direct

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Yellowstone remains an active volcano Yellowstone sits above a hotspot where heat from deep inside Earth melts rock beneath the crust.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Passengers are mostly active adult couples looking for a romantic interlude in the relaxed atmosphere of a yacht.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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