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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Mazzulla waved the white flag just past the midway point of the fourth quarter, sending in deep reserves Luka Garza and Dalano Banton to close out the game. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 The notifications are being sent in batches and all of them are expected to be sent before the end of February. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 And Pete Hegseth’s advice on sending in federal forces can be inferred by his support of a pastor calling for denying women the vote. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026 According to Martin, though, around six to 10 of the anglers had already sent in deposits. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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