hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in
Synonyms of hand innext

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

Examples of hand in in a Sentence

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Designed to resemble a California Craftsman-style village, the property’s cliffside paths stay active throughout the day—couples walking hand in hand, families heading toward the beach, and dogs making their morning, afternoon, and sunset rounds. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The company has its hand in a diverse set of industries — from healthcare to electronics to food and beverage. Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 June 2026 Other alleged nonconsensual behavior cited in the documents included locking the door of his office and sticking his hand in her pocket. CBS News, 9 June 2026 There are 13 Republicans vying for the nomination and the seat is expected to stay in Republican hands in November. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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