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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Body camera video shows Richardson — who is also a pastor — offering his hand in prayer. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Both agencies work hand in hand to keep Los Angeles safe. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026 Exaggeration and gold seem to go hand in hand. Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 The current conditions of college sports in the transfer portal era undoubtedly have a hand in the success. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

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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 May. 2026.

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