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
The experience hasn’t shied Scott Thomas away from another turn in the director’s chair, although, for now, because her next project is in early stages of development and desires to keep it under wraps.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The structure took a more holy turn in 1954, when a 3607 Pennsylvania was purchased by a church.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
And if leadership is concerned about a service member's stability, Bumgarner said the normal protocol is to ask the soldier to turn in their weapons for safekeeping.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Florida Keys deputies roped ashore about 50 pounds of cocaine that was turned in by an eagle-eyed good Samaritan, authorities say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
The structure took a more holy turn in 1954, when a 3607 Pennsylvania was purchased by a church.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2025
And if leadership is concerned about a service member's stability, Bumgarner said the normal protocol is to ask the soldier to turn in their weapons for safekeeping.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Florida Keys deputies roped ashore about 50 pounds of cocaine that was turned in by an eagle-eyed good Samaritan, authorities say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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The proposal suggests Musk won’t relinquish the CEO title in the near term.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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But the 2026 race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell wasn't the sole focus of the day (despite McConnell's presence — and his legacy — looming large over the annual rally).—
Bailey Loosemore,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The protagonist Melba lives in Dan, a sleepy village where the rules of physics, grammar, and cause and effect have all quietly retired.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Headboards One of the most notable launches is the collection of headboards, designed in collaboration with the stylish dorm bedding brand Room 422.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned seals for Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS).—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Four years after the actress' firing from The Mandalorian in 2021, the studio behind Star Wars and its parent company, Disney, announced that the companies have settled the actress' lawsuit against the studios out of court.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The people settling here were in for some major changes from formerly nomadic lifestyles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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But two shorter versions of the notes were turned over to the Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office — neither included the incriminating information about Overstreet.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
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Slowly, land was turned over entirely to sunflowers so that, by 1800, there were two million acres planted to sunflowers in Ukraine and Russia.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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