handled

[ han-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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handled¹

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

Example Sentences

“The mismanagement was abhorrent,” one young man told the BBC, adding that lives could have been saved if the disaster had been better handled: “He has declared he’s not willing to step down so we need to keep up the volume against him.”

From BBC

He has handled major political interviews and frequently traveled to cover major breaking news stories during his tenure on “Today.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m not proud of the way I handled that whole situation, but I think anybody out there can understand the things you’re gonna do — you’re gonna protect your family and you’re gonna protect your home, which is what I felt like I needed to do in that moment.”

From Los Angeles Times

This likely explains why Trump is demanding that the new Senate majority leader, whoever that runs out to be — Mitch McConnell is retiring from GOP leadership, at long last — will ensure that his nominations are handled by recess appointments rather than the usual constitutionally required confirmation process.

From Salon

"I know that we are going to make a difference at this conference. Thanks for the way you handled the situation. Maybe we can turn the battleship an inch or two."

From BBC

Related Words

• directed
• managed
• organized