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
This bill includes a grandfather clause for those whose historic registration was turned in as a result of last year’s change.
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Steve Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
The game began with two free throws for Fullerton before the clock even started because Northridge was given an administrative technical foul for not turning in its starting lineup in time.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Wildebeest, elk, lions, pronghorns, snapping turtles, baboons, wolves, and warthogs wait, oozing, for their turn in the lineup.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is earning acclaim for her turn in Mary Bronstein's harrowing (and grimly funny) film.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Steve Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2026
The game began with two free throws for Fullerton before the clock even started because Northridge was given an administrative technical foul for not turning in its starting lineup in time.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Wildebeest, elk, lions, pronghorns, snapping turtles, baboons, wolves, and warthogs wait, oozing, for their turn in the lineup.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Rose Byrne is earning acclaim for her turn in Mary Bronstein's harrowing (and grimly funny) film.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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Our hope is that the Islamic Republic will relinquish power and transfer it to the people.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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China, historically the largest driver of the country’s overall trade deficit in goods, has relinquished its status in that regard.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Liu won the 2025 World title last March, less than a year after returning to the sport after retiring days after the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Three of these factors played a key role in rendering the AXIS mission ineligible for selection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the conclusion of closing arguments, the court will issue a decision or the jury will render a verdict.—
Florence Taylor Barner,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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An enemy fighter is more likely to surrender to an American squad or platoon, knowing the Americans follow the rules.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Defensive miscues have allowed the Lions to surrender 11 goals in the opening three matches.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The remarks, delivered to Standard Bank executives and reported for the first time by Semafor, captured the growing unease among policymakers about how quickly the external shocks can undermine domestic planning, especially for an open, import-dependent economy like South Africa.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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She was turned over to the custody of New Haven probation officers.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Biafra was also forced to turn over the rights to most of Dead Kennedys’ back catalogue, thus allowing the remaining members to reissue their past albums, including their debut, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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