hand in

verb

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

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 But, these hobbies use hands in the same way. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 Probably very little, outside of Webb having a more active hand in Denver’s meetings with prospects and decision-making in the Broncos’ overall utilization of personnel. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 Who organized this protest Members of the Sacramento branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, or PSL, were on-hand in red shirts at the protest, leading chants, manning an information table and introducing at least one speaker. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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