1
as in relinquished
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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as in retired
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 turned in
The 49ers turned in their worst performance of the season on Sunday in Tampa Bay to post their second loss of the season.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
As for her nomination papers, Martyka turned in 53 valid signatures, three more than the minimum required to get on the ballot.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Falcons are coming off of a bye week, and most recently turned in a bounce-back performance in a 34-27 win over the Commanders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams, who has become one of the NFL’s most productive backs early this season, turned in the best game of his career with 135 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Though Stellantis ended its losing skid, the company turned in poorer sales numbers than its Detroit Three competitors, GM and Ford, which both reported gains.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The group of six turned in some of their strongest individual performances, ending Sunday with Simeon Woods Richardson, who threw six shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, striking out nine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
The offensive line turned in by far its best outing of the season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Tustin 3-2 (51) The Tillers turned in an all-around fine performance last week in a 21-7 road win over Yorba Linda.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
As for her nomination papers, Martyka turned in 53 valid signatures, three more than the minimum required to get on the ballot.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The Falcons are coming off of a bye week, and most recently turned in a bounce-back performance in a 34-27 win over the Commanders.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Williams, who has become one of the NFL’s most productive backs early this season, turned in the best game of his career with 135 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Though Stellantis ended its losing skid, the company turned in poorer sales numbers than its Detroit Three competitors, GM and Ford, which both reported gains.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The group of six turned in some of their strongest individual performances, ending Sunday with Simeon Woods Richardson, who threw six shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, striking out nine.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
The offensive line turned in by far its best outing of the season.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Tustin 3-2 (51) The Tillers turned in an all-around fine performance last week in a 21-7 road win over Yorba Linda.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned in
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Three years later, Hastings relinquished that post and moved on to become the company's executive chairman, elevating Greg Peters into his spot as co-CEO.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Bring the Paine The only thing Paine liked less than monarchical rule was its enablers, anyone who relinquished their freedom willingly to an aspiring tyrant.—
Matthew Redmond,
The Conversation,
9 Oct. 2025
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Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The legendary Nick Saban retired from coaching following the conclusion of the 2023 season, handing the keys to the Alabama Crimson Tide program to Kalen DeBoer after leading the team to six national championships during his tenure.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Amezcua, the mayor, said the raids have complicated local policing and rendered parents afraid to pick up their children from school.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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But Gremlins' Kingston Falls is just as cozily rendered.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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The defense has surrendered 20 or more points in every game this season, including 30-plus in four of six contests.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Two rushing touchdowns were surrendered but just as damning was a 15-yard scramble by Mayfield for a third-and-14 conversion, two plays before his 45-yard touchdown throw.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The transfer of ownership was settled in August and the total purchase price was $4,060,000, $1,525 per square foot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Native Americans were already settled in the region long before that.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Schneider delivered, finishing off a feed from Emily Hagan in front – despite traffic around her – for the game-winning goal in the final four minutes of the third quarter.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some of their work is delivered in a classroom setting and some of it is one-on-one.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Last spring, Sweetwater turned over its stage for a recital by the nonprofit Enriching Lives Through Music (ELM), a music education program for underserved youth in San Rafael’s mostly Latino Canal neighborhood.—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The note, which mentioned a woman named Jennifer, was turned over to authorities, who began searching for Crawford.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.—
Eleanor Flagler Hardy,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The buck stayed bedded in the field for 30 minutes, then rose and took a few steps.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Turned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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