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
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.
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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
At the time of this writing, Cook has turned in another big game on the ground so far.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
However, the display itself turned in a terrific performance.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Cinema Score turned in a glowing A grade.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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
At the time of this writing, Cook has turned in another big game on the ground so far.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
However, the display itself turned in a terrific performance.
—Mark Coppock, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Cinema Score turned in a glowing A grade.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned in
Verb
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For decades after that, most parents who relinquished infants for adoption did not expect to see or hear from those children again.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fogerty signed a deal with Fantasy Records in 1968 but relinquished his artist royalties to owner Saul Zaentz in 1980 to get out of the contract, according to Billboard.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Strahm had just retired the right-handed hitting Mookie Betts and has actually been better against right-handers than lefties this season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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With 12-year-old Bentley now retired from running, Otis carries on the family tradition – sprinting down the same hill with the same excitement.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and fat has rendered, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisped to your liking.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lacy was later charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death and reckless operation of a vehicle and surrendered to police in mid-January.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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He was surrendered because his past owner’s lease only allowed for a limited number of pets, the shelter wrote in its social media post and in an email to McClatchy News.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Treinen got up and started throwing in the bullpen as Snell settled in to face Bryce Harper.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit says the deputies acted without probable cause, and the case was settled with Solano County.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His offense has cooled somewhat, but Thomson placed Bader near the bottom of the lineup to help provide some spark when the lineup turned over.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Andrade ultimately turned over documents to Campbell’s office and federal prosecutors.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Then, going for those who are bedded into a club and therefore more likely to play.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Turned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned%20in. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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