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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Her father, Ken, also had a big hand in developing her career. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 The other four are contract employees for Amentum, the company with a hand in nearly all the logistic at KSC. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 That Rauscher had such a hand in getting Glover up to speed only further impressed Smart. Connor Riley, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026 The manager handled raw meat, then put on new gloves to touch cabbage without washing hands in between. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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