ON HAND Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

on hand

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Definition of on hand

as in available

possible to get The teacher keeps plenty of tissues on hand during cold season.

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as in upcoming

being soon to appear or take place They could tell that a storm was on hand.

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as in in

being within the confines of a specified place They had a nurse on hand daily.

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Recent Examples of on hand Melanie Ayala, an off-duty Brooklyn EMT, rushed from her place in the crowd to help the man after realizing that there didn't appear to be any medical staff on hand. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The Democratic National Committee disclosures showed the party has less than $15 million on hand and is more than $18 million in debt, recent campaign disclosures show. — Will Lennon, ABC News, 1 July 2026 Andrew’s younger brother, Prince Edward, was also on hand as Sophie completed the SanDrivingHam Challenge, but the brothers were not photographed interacting with each other. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Tara McLeese, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, said at the security briefing that hundreds of agents and officers will be on hand, working with local police, to neutralize any potential threat. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for on hand

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