1
as in to relinquish
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
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2
as in to retire
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
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Recent Examples of turn in
In addition to answering an opening field goal from the Bulldogs, Bartley’s return set a new mark for the longest scoring play in Duke’s May Bowl history, eclipsing an 86-yard punt return turned in by former North Carolina standout Ryan Switzer in 2013 against Cincinnati.
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Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, notes that the S&P just turned in its third straight year of 15%-plus gains.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
And how will populist tides turn in the year ahead?
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
However, Ruby and Hildebrandt's relationship took a dark turn in 2023 when Ruby and four of the Franke children moved to Hildebrandt's home in Ivins, Utah.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, notes that the S&P just turned in its third straight year of 15%-plus gains.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
And how will populist tides turn in the year ahead?
—Will Johnson, Time, 1 Jan. 2026
However, Ruby and Hildebrandt's relationship took a dark turn in 2023 when Ruby and four of the Franke children moved to Hildebrandt's home in Ivins, Utah.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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As Buffett relinquishes the helm, investors are increasingly focused on what disappears with him.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 Jan. 2026
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More typically, the figures in Marshall’s art are haunted by a past that refuses to relinquish its tenacious hold.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the program will change where the sales tax dollars go — redirecting dollars that would have otherwise been added to the state’s general fund to pay for highways, schools and other services to pay off the project’s debt and retire the bonds.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Trent is a high school administrator, while Cheryl, now retired, spent her career as a juvenile probation officer, per Yahoo!—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This transformation renders the target — the frozen limit — a finite object that a finite computer can handle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its three glittering diamonds had a powerful effect on Sophie Rhys-Jones—rendering her speechless.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leaning on do-everything running back Bijan Robinson would make a lot of sense, except the Colts hold teams to just 87 rushing yards per game (fourth fewest) and have surrendered only six rushing touchdowns in nine games.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Economic strain is one of the leading reasons animals are surrendered to shelters, spokesperson Kirsten Peek said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another Republican, Sen John Cornyn of Texas, had to fly back from Texas to deliver the crucial 60th vote.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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While Kyle Shanahan’s team continues to battle the injury bug, the coach and his staff keep finding ways to win games as backups have assumed vital roles and have delivered.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the requisite turnout of local speakers, the stage was turned over to Everclear, whose Art Alexakis made sure the twin fire above the other end of the Los Angeles basin was not forgotten in the Altadena/Pasadena focus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta also raised concerns regarding Health and Human Services’ request that California turn over all documents associated with the state’s implementation of the three programs.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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