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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Recent Examples of hands on
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Agriculture and farming education, the opportunity learn about farm animals, and multiple other hands-on activities became part of the program that grew every year.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The Fund will provide each filmmaker with full financial backing, tailored resources such as specialized equipment, software, or production services, and hands-on creative mentorship from TDE Films in the role of executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Alongside Merci and La Meseta, Seminci hosts the Europa Cinemas Audience Lab, a hands-on workshop for exhibitors focused on audience growth.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Agriculture and farming education, the opportunity learn about farm animals, and multiple other hands-on activities became part of the program that grew every year.
—Kelly Wilkinson, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
The Fund will provide each filmmaker with full financial backing, tailored resources such as specialized equipment, software, or production services, and hands-on creative mentorship from TDE Films in the role of executive producer.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hands on
Adjective
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All statements reflect our direct experience and verified documentation.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Get up to 35% off sitewide right now on direct-to-consumer furniture and home decor brand Burrow, maker of one of our best couches of 2022, the super modular Arch Nomad model.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But most deer versus vehicle crashes are the result of breeding season, when bucks are active and increasing their movement.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to the survey, active news consumers tended to be older, left-leaning viewers of cable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Two guest bedrooms can be found downstairs, while four more upstairs bedrooms include a secluded primary retreat that comes with a fireplace, a dressing room, and dual baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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This corner room offered the perfect view to keep watch over Main Street and the primary north-south international highway.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Hands on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hands%20on. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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