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• past participle of handle.
• past tense form 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

It is a problem that will only get worse if not handled soon.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

But she couldn’t let this go; her colleagues had handled Salute’s case, and she remembered it well.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

However, 10 raised concerns about the way police had handled their cases.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The Senate was in recess, so Bushfield instead handled constituent services from North Dakota.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

In her dealings with him she was very bossy and businesslike, treating him in much the same way she handled her kindergarten pupils; he responded in kind, alternately wheedling, affectionate, or sulky.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Related Words

• directed
• managed
• organized