send in

verb

sent in; sending in; sends in

transitive verb

1
: to cause to be delivered
send in a letter of complaint
2
: to give (one's name or card) to a servant when making a call
3
: to send (a player) into an athletic contest

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Organizers maintained the demonstrations were peaceful, yet federal forces were sent in response. Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026 In fact, the obsequious Barack Obama and the hapless Joe Biden helped Iran by sending in plane loads of cash to the murdering mullahs in exchange for nothing. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 Tailfeathers attended the Monday ceremony but sent in a video acceptance speech, which the TFCA edited for broadcast. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 She was removed from leading operations in the state following the scrutiny, and Border Czar Tom Homan was sent in to take over. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for send in

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of send in was in 1616

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“Send in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send%20in. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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