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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Becerra exemplifies how Catholicism’s deep roots often go hand in hand with California’s progressive reputation. — Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 The companies sped games up by increasing the lines in slots or the playable hands in blackjack and poker. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 Empowering our youth and supporting our small businesses go hand in hand. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 The undrafted rookie was dealt a tough hand in his first career start. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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