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 Times reviewed text messages among firefighters and a third party, sent in the weeks and months after the fire, describing the crew’s concerns, and reported that at least one battalion chief assigned to the LAFD’s risk management section knew about them for months. Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026 In 2018, Larry sent in staff from his family office to reportedly resolve more than $200 million in debt at Annapurna and help the company avoid bankruptcy. Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026 Her daughter, Molly, decided not to mind her own business and sent in the application for her mother. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 But the release seems to be saying that in addition to the members of the board and the special committee, members of the public can also send in letters nominating shows for the Legacy Award. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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