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
But his career goes well beyond a galaxy far, far away, with recent turns in projects like Brigsby Bear (2017), The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), and The Life of Chuck (2025).
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Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 30 May 2025
This is just the latest turn in the mayor’s efforts to win a second term.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
No one would’ve anticipated that turn in the immediate aftermath of that loss in Spokane.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
On the other side of the ice, Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky turned in his second stellar game in a row, stopping 16 shots en route to a shutout — his third of this year’s playoffs.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 30 May 2025
This is just the latest turn in the mayor’s efforts to win a second term.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
No one would’ve anticipated that turn in the immediate aftermath of that loss in Spokane.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
On the other side of the ice, Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky turned in his second stellar game in a row, stopping 16 shots en route to a shutout — his third of this year’s playoffs.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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In addition there are concerns about relinquishing control of monetary policy as countries in the euro zone are subject to decisions by the ECB, Tursa added.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog argued that the bill would relinquish state control of California’s famously ambitious clean energy policies.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Nunes retired in June 2023 after defending the 135-pound title with a win over Irene Aldana to care for her growing family.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Script is by mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan, who was commissioned by Warner Bros prior to his current overall deal with Paramount, with the latter granting Taylor’s request to render services, within Paramount’s exclusive window.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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After the blaring siren was rendered silent in Florida’s 6-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the horn will be ready and in full force for Game 4 on Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The measure has proven durable because its benefits were tangible, and voters seldom surrender benefits.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2025
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The stock surrendered 45% of its market capitalization to close the month at $1.56 a share, making for a company value of $338 million.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Ralph Fiennes’s concierge is the director’s natural surrogate, the behind-the-scenes guy who tends to every detail of the hotel’s operation while going to extraordinary lengths to please the guests, even if that means bedding octogenarians.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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This kind of blue is dramatic, soulful, yet never overwhelming, which means investing in it via Parachute’s Linen Duvet Cover, Linen Pillowcase Set, or any other linen bedding essential will add the kind of visual depth to your bedroom that hopefully translates to an equally deep sleep each night.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Iglesias will deliver a career-spanning setlist encompassing both iconic standards and contemporary chart-toppers from his three-decade-plus career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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When Whitney Houston delivered her iconic performance at the 1994 American Music Awards, or when Beyoncé announced her pregnancy at the 2011 VMAs, these were cultural touchstones.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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With the Yankees and Red Sox knotted up, the rivals will look to settle their first series of the season on Sunday Night Baseball.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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President Donald Trump credited the National Guard on Sunday for settling the protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in California.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Then, late last month, Walsh set a June 6 deadline for the former parish leaders to leave the property and turn over any records, funds or property belonging to the parish.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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According to court records, the attorney representing the boy’s mother filed a motion for contempt and show cause order against Abarca on Wednesday, presumably because the boy has not been turned over to his mother in accordance with conditions of the protective order.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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