HAND-HOLDINGS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

hand-holdings

noun

plural of hand-holding

as in attentions

patient and attentive guidance encouragement, or instruction New computer users often require a good deal of hand-holding.

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Noun

Seeking sense to her loveless existence, at least in the novel Ana attracts the predatorial lust of Magistral Fermín de Pas, her sensual confessor at La Vetusta cathedral, as well as the attentions of local Don Juan Álvaro Mejías.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
With attentions fractured in modern life, Gibney hopes there is some benefit in synthesizing information into a narrative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of attentions

Noun

Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Flagg totaled 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, four steals and two blocks for the Mavericks.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

The location is intended to connect future air taxi services with existing ground transportation and airport facilities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Fittingly, the hotel takes great care to disrupt its surroundings as little as possible; a geothermal well services the property’s heating and cooling, and plants that draw mosquito-eating birds are used in place of pesticides.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of services

Noun

Desperate Israelis called the authorities, pleading for help that would not arrive for hours.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

The rest comprises things like structural supports, cooling systems, electrical connections, etc.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The reports concern Goliath’s mechanical condition, structural supports, access areas and maintenance findings.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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