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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The special’s opening half-hour is a series of meaningful opening salvos like this, cannily shoehorned into catch-up anecdotes, each of them laying the groundwork for where Nanjiani ultimately wants the hour to land without tipping his hand in one direction or another. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 In the photo, the couple can be seen smiling and holding hands in the show at the Games, which were held in Vancouver and Whistler. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 With the game well out of hand in the final minute, Slinkard added an 11 yard TD reception, finishing with 22 yards and 3 TDs. Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025 They will then be challenged to dress completely in a hat, mittens, snow pants, and coat before having to unwrap a candy with their hands in mittens. Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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