on hand

phrase

Synonyms of on handnext
1
: in present possession or readily available
kept supplies on hand
2
: in attendance : present
A priest was on hand to console them.
3
: about to appear : pending
There was trouble on hand.

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Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray had been on hand for Nadal’s tribute at the French Open last year. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Marshall was on hand to capture the Beatles' arrival at San Francisco International Airport and the concert at Candlestick. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 John Early was on hand at numerous screenings, and the movie never opened beyond 149 screens after setting a near-record at the IFC Center in its opening. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 Having those on hand can boost a buyer’s confidence in purchasing your vehicle. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on hand

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“On hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20hand. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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