hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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But the solution is already on hand in the form of the top four batters in the lineup. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025 While the store lives in perpetual stasis, the day at hand in this brand new musical features a critical anniversary: the 20th anniversary gathering of high school girlfriends who are part of the The Disciples of James Dean. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025 You should never be surprised by someone handing in their notice. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 With an outsized role, first as a Bad Boy Records liaison and then as chief of staff for the rap and fashion mogul’s multi-pronged company, she’s had an uncommon hand in his personal life since she was promoted to her top role in 2020. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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