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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The evolution of land plants and the development of soil go hand in hand—as these pioneering plants, trees, and animals died and their decomposing remains were recycled on land, by fungi and the first soil invertebrates, modern soils began to form. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 The two are pictured shaking hands in a room lined with gold records from Strange Music artists. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The new stadium goes hand in the vision of first-year coach Jomari Villaluz for the program. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The Democrat emerged from a crowded primary by pitching himself as a steady hand in turbulent times. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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