turned in; turning in; turns in
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed
turned in early
Examples of turn-in in a Sentence
Verb
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
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New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The electric power steering system was razor sharp with quick turn-in.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Several months later, in May 2023, Louis had his turn in the spotlight again, dancing, waving and celebrating at Charles' coronation.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
These are lighter, more heat-resistant, and have less inertia, which translates to sharper turn-in and less effort to move the thing.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The electric power steering system was razor sharp with quick turn-in.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Finn Wright turned in another great game with six goals, while Luke Wile added a pair of goals and two assists to propel Ipswich to a 17-1 win over Cape Ann League foe Triton.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Several months later, in May 2023, Louis had his turn in the spotlight again, dancing, waving and celebrating at Charles' coronation.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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