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handshake

noun as in understanding

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LeBron James playfully bumped Davis at the center of the court before the game then they did the same intricate handshake they performed before games as teammates.

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When he reached me, we shook hands—and, in a quiet recognition of shared culture, that handshake turned into a hug.

No need for bows and curtsies, handshakes and socially useful phrases now!

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And indeed, Miss Mortimer was trying desperately to dismiss everyone, with handshakes all around and many exclamations of “Good night now, sleep well, sweet dreams!”

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Ignoring Penelope’s offer of a handshake, Miss Mortimer flew to her feet and hugged her former student tightly.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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