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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Look, sports and sanctimonious have gone hand in hand from the earliest of days of newspaper columnists to the most recent of social-media outlets. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026 After missing his entire rookie season while recovering from knee surgery, McCarthy had an ankle sprain, a concussion and a broken hand in 2025 that limited him to 10 starts and only eight games finished. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 After missing his rookie season while recovering from knee surgery, McCarthy had an ankle sprain, a concussion and a broken hand in 2025 that limited him to 10 starts and only eight games finished. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 At the end of Dybantsa’s 27-point performance, the BYU star shook Reid’s hand in congratulatory fashion. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on hand in

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster