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
Baiamonte was also on the Kaseya Center microphone for one of the most memorable performances in NBA history this season, when Heat center Bam Adebayo turned in the second-highest scoring performance in league history by totaling 83 points in a March 10 home win over the Wizards.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the bullpen, RHP Garrett Whitlock has turned in three scoreless appearances while RHP Greg Weissert has allowed three runs in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His trip to Bethlehem reminded him where everything turned in his life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the Denver defense turned in a few highlights of its own to keep the game scoreless.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Opposite of Webb, three-time All-Star Max Fried turned in an outing worthy of the national spotlight, tossix 6 1/3 shutout innings with four strikeouts to one walk.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Teammate Jayson Tatum, who turned in a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the win, ranks ninth in Celtics history with 13,908 points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Kirkmeyer turned in the boxes of petitions to the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Goalkeeper Javier Zarate turned in another impressive performance.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In the bullpen, RHP Garrett Whitlock has turned in three scoreless appearances while RHP Greg Weissert has allowed three runs in 2⅔ innings.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His trip to Bethlehem reminded him where everything turned in his life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
From there, the Denver defense turned in a few highlights of its own to keep the game scoreless.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Opposite of Webb, three-time All-Star Max Fried turned in an outing worthy of the national spotlight, tossix 6 1/3 shutout innings with four strikeouts to one walk.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Teammate Jayson Tatum, who turned in a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the win, ranks ninth in Celtics history with 13,908 points.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Kirkmeyer turned in the boxes of petitions to the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Goalkeeper Javier Zarate turned in another impressive performance.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned in
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Coughlin was in a three-way tie for the lead after the first round and never relinquished that position as others fell off.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Simmons was set to be Ole Miss’ starter in 2025, but an early-season ankle injury derailed that, and Trinidad Chambliss took over and never relinquished the job.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a one-season stint in Italy, Cooper retired from playing and joined the Lakers as an assistant coach in 1994, kick-starting a long and successful coaching career.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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With a banking career spanning almost 30 years, Gentry retired as executive vice president of corporate planning and strategy.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or the mood might call for ripping into smoky lamb shoulder, rubbed with baharat (Lebanese seven spice) and rendered to a consistency somewhere wonderfully between melty and ropy.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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What’s heightening the crisis is that stopgaps typically used to offset supply shocks have been rendered moot.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the oil settled, centuries of growth were undone.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many of those animals are surrendered when their owners can no longer properly care for them, an issue that Alessandro Catenazzi, associate professor of biological science at Florida International University, stressed.—
Julian Camejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lukáš Dostál surrendered six goals on 29 shots, with culpability to spread around between him and his defense.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tatum delivered a few moments of vintage excellence in the opening minutes, turning a steal into a transition lay-up for his first basket, then using a spin move to finish through contact for his second.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The kit was turned over to the state Division of Scientific Services, which found a mixture of three DNA contributors, including at least one that came from a male, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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By 16, Gallagher had already turned over $50,000.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Prior to that, Blue also claimed to have bedded 1,057 men in the span of 12 hours.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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At the back, Dominic Hyam is another signing from that window who has bedded in quickly.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Turned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20in. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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