handing down

verb

present participle of hand down
1
as in passing (down)

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2
as in reporting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handing down
  1. reporting
  2. informing
  3. notifying
  4. disclosing
  5. revealing
  6. manifesting
  7. imparting
  8. divulging
Verb
  • Ternus, who was anointed Apple’s next CEO in April, had just finished a long day of reporting the company’s quarterly earnings.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In line with that argument, reporting on California’s latest lawsuit underscores how central mail-in ballots have become, noting that more than 89% of voters used mail ballots in the state’s June primary.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of reporting
Verb
  • The brand’s alignment with quiet luxury is also informing how Gieves & Hawkes expands into new categories.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Any business, town or development group needs this data informing their decisions.
    — Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of informing
Verb
  • Morgues in Nepal have been overwhelmed, though authorities are collecting DNA samples in the hopes of notifying relatives.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Across 1,300 transcripts, in only six did agents consider notifying humans — and then didn’t.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of notifying
Verb
  • The nonprofit is not disclosing the price of the building, but the purchase comes as part of Loaves & Fishes’ $15 million Nourish Together campaign, which also is funding the expansion of the organization’s Aurora Food Distribution Hub.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • This is where the episode finally loops back on itself, with the recruiter laying out a black hole on the ground, revealing the mall to be a kind of pocket universe.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Berne is the lead author of a new research paper revealing the discovery of the strange southern hotspot.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Latent symptoms frequently develop after the fact, manifesting as spinal soreness, neck stiffness, inflammation, wrist trauma from breaking the fall, hip discomfort, or concussion indicators such as disorientation, nausea, and photophobia.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As big reveals continue to occupy an important place in the lexicon of family storytelling on social media, their tropes are manifesting off-screen.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of manifesting
Verb
  • The shoe is low-profile with a sleek, aerodynamic finish, imparting a sporty vibe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight texture keeps skin feeling comfortable and hydrated while imparting a healthy-looking glow.
    — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of imparting
Verb
  • Vega has visited her and intimidated her into divulging Ji’s fake death certificate.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • That’s likely because, in the past, companies have been worried about privacy issues or divulging proprietary data.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of divulging
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“Handing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handing%20down. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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