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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Mbappé hit a post in the 32nd minute, raising both hands in disgust, and France nearly went ahead four minutes later on Olise's spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the penalty area, which also clanked off a post. CBS News, 1 July 2026 Security video reportedly shows Carman entering a condominium hand in hand with the teen, then later leaving alone, hauling a large suitcase toward a deserted area alongside the railway. Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The Post also reported that the president played a direct hand in the project by negotiating some costs with the contractor. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The moment picked up additional attention because Grande’s father was photographed shaking Alvarez’s hand in the crowd during the lyric change. Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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