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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Fresh herbs and spring go hand in hand, which is why a bright chimichurri feels like the perfect ingredient to refresh your dinner plans. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 From space, the crewmember who captured the image was blissfully free of the atmospheric interference that usually comes hand in hand with capturing the glowing band of the Milky Way. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026 The executive director emphasized that financial and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Srinidhi Polkampally, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026 Coach Marco Sturm no doubt had a large hand in the decision to bring up Hagens. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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