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• past tense form of handle.
• past participle of handle.

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

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handled

News of the listing, which is being handled by Sotheby’s International Realty, was first reported by the Sacramento Bee on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

In the first week in July, by contrast, they handled an average of 2,700 flights per day.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

How would that be handled by the trust and trustee?”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

CalMac CEO Duncan Mackison said: "This was a fast-moving situation that was handled professionally by our crew, Ardrossan port staff and emergency services and I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to them."

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

I handled my phone messages, started thinking seriously about what I’d do the moment I got out—would I buy a cup of coffee?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini

Related Words

• directed
• managed
• organized