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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Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
McIlroy made two birdies on the front, and Lowry made two birdies and an eagle to make the turn in 30 strokes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch.
—Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
New England Patriots: Jared Wilson, C, Georgia A one-year starter at Georgia, Wilson quietly turned in a quality 2024 season for the SEC champion Bulldogs.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
McIlroy made two birdies on the front, and Lowry made two birdies and an eagle to make the turn in 30 strokes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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