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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For Cobb, however, nurturing the environment and sustaining community go hand in hand. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 Though fest organizers have not specified whether films in this section will be playing with any talents in tow, Italian director Gianfranco Rosi is expected to be on hand in Istanbul to be honored with a career award. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 Conventional wisdom suggests work and wine-tasting may not go hand in hand, but this listing in the heart of Sonoma Valley says otherwise. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 Vellenga, meanwhile, had a direct hand in on four of Lincoln-Way Central’s final five points. Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 2 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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