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
Then, the very first week of classes, my daughter’s senior dues had to be turned in.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
After a solid performance in the 2025 opener against Western Michigan, Chiles turned in a breakout performance in an overtime win against Boston College, passing for 231 yards and four touchdowns and running for another score.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens turned in a strong submission for the game of the year.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s about half of the intake amount reported in 2019, when roughly 12,000 dogs were turned in, according to that year’s report.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The driver turned in front of a 2005 Suzuki GSX motorcycle operated by a 31-year-old Pontiac resident traveling eastbound on Huron Street.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Kannon Kemp turned in the best start of his young career Thursday night.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Since, Nysos has turned in two stellar efforts in winning the Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita on May 31 and the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar on July 26.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
After a solid performance in the 2025 opener against Western Michigan, Chiles turned in a breakout performance in an overtime win against Boston College, passing for 231 yards and four touchdowns and running for another score.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens turned in a strong submission for the game of the year.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
That’s about half of the intake amount reported in 2019, when roughly 12,000 dogs were turned in, according to that year’s report.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The driver turned in front of a 2005 Suzuki GSX motorcycle operated by a 31-year-old Pontiac resident traveling eastbound on Huron Street.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Kannon Kemp turned in the best start of his young career Thursday night.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Since, Nysos has turned in two stellar efforts in winning the Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita on May 31 and the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar on July 26.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned in
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Rose took the helm at the pageant, both Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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By that time, Hartman had retired from the movie industry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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But reliever Juan Mejia retired the next three hitters — a Laureano strikeout sandwiched between flyouts from Sheets and Merrill — to squash the first semblance of a rally.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Faring even worse is Clara, thinly rendered as an ungrateful child and an obstacle for her mother.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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When workers are used as invisible inputs in opaque AI systems that determine hiring, promotions and surveillance protocols, their autonomy can be eroded—and traditional labor rights rendered toothless.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Patriots had the Dolphins stalled before Austin surrendered a 47-yard reception to wide receiver Tyreek Hill.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rodgriguez surrendered and officers found an unloaded handgun on top of a baby inside the carriage, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Speaking from Madrid, Bessent noted that the commercial specifics of the arrangement have already been settled.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Any game settled by three points will see further examination of key decisions, and that is no different in KC coach Andy Reid’s call to go for it on fourth-and-1 early in the third quarter.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
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Simple, portable devices that can be operated with minimal training could revolutionize how medical care is delivered in underserved communities, dramatically cutting costs and response times.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If YouTube delivered a huge ratings number, the broadcast networks that have leaned on their reach for relevance – Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC – would have to admit that YouTube, with its 2 billion monthly active users, is simply a better mousetrap to maximize audience.—
Contessa Brewer,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors on Wednesday turned over photographs the victim took while on the date.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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And a chair in the middle of the tent was turned over.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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