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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The lawsuit claims that, in letters sent in April, the school district reported investigating the incidents and substantiating the events. Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 Only seconds after taking the pitch, Romelu Lukaku made a run to the front of the net, as his teammate sent in a pass. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026 Several celebrities also sent in video tributes congratulating Evelyn on receiving the award, including Steve Carell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jon Bon Jovi, Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien. Seyanna Barrett, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 After being sent in to bat Sri Lanka made a competitive 194-6 on the back of half-centuries from Kamil Mishara and Dasun Shanaka before Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera took three wickets each to limit the hosts' reply to 157 at Sabina Park. ABC News, 14 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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