handled

American  

[han-dld] / ˈhæn dld /

adjective

1. fitted with or having a handle or handles, especially of a specified kind (often used in combination).

   a handled pot; a long-handled knife.

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Etymology

Origin of handled

First recorded in 1775–85; handle + -ed ³

Example Sentences

But Bill Brewer, the Dallas lawyer whose firm handled Ramos’ case in Farmers Branch, said he believes the ruling could actually help advocates win some challenges involving nonpartisan races.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

An investigation into how their allegations were handled by the Met, overseen by the watchdog, was launched in January 2025 and with a third complaint referred in February 2025.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Disagreement over what cases should be reported to law enforcement was visible at an internal OpenAI meeting last summer, convened to review how earlier cases had been handled, according to some of the people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Some on the council also questioned whether the department should be doing more to reassign sworn officers working administrative jobs that could be handled by civilian employees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It smelled like all the other bodies he’d handled.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Related Words

• directed
• managed
• organized