1
as in relinquishing
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 retiring
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 turning in
The last time Ohtani took the mound was in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, turning in a sterling six innings, allowing two hits and striking out 10 batters.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The second writer on the Billitier project never saw a dime, despite turning in a treatment that would normally earn him a WGA minimum of $50,000.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
That dynamic has flipped though, with the housing market showing signs its turning in favor of buyers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
That has led to an exodus of all mainstream news outlets from the complex, with reporters turning in their press badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Herro finished last regular season as the Heat’s leading scorer on the way to being selected for his first NBA All-Star Game and turning in the best season of his NBA career.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Just weeks after turning in an early rough draft, that blood clot near my heart stopped me cold in my tracks.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Remarkably, in his 16th MLB season, Chapman is turning in the performance of his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The second writer on the Billitier project never saw a dime, despite turning in a treatment that would normally earn him a WGA minimum of $50,000.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
That dynamic has flipped though, with the housing market showing signs its turning in favor of buyers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
That has led to an exodus of all mainstream news outlets from the complex, with reporters turning in their press badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Herro finished last regular season as the Heat’s leading scorer on the way to being selected for his first NBA All-Star Game and turning in the best season of his NBA career.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Just weeks after turning in an early rough draft, that blood clot near my heart stopped me cold in my tracks.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Remarkably, in his 16th MLB season, Chapman is turning in the performance of his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning in
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The Buffalo Bills lasted seven weeks in the pole position before relinquishing the title to the Kansas City Chiefs.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Hamas has shown no signs of relinquishing power or its weapons.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Dec. 2025
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The reigning world champion returned to competitive skating last season with a bang after retiring following the 2022 Beijing Olympics.—
Lillian Karabaic,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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The school will hold a ceremony retiring her jersey at halftime of the boys’ basketball game between Sierra Canyon and Sherman Oaks Notre Dame.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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However, the amount of money actually saved by the department has been called into question and Musk has since left the administration, rendering DOGE somewhat defunct.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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How to Watch Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys struggled defensively in their 44-24 road loss to the Denver Broncos last week, surrendering four touchdown passes and 426 yards of offense.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Andrew might not move to Sandringham until after the Christmas holidays, another source said, because giving notice, surrendering the lease and orchestrating the move is expected to take some time.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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His team sits just a half-game out of second place in the East after turning over half of its rotation this offseason.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
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Richard Pitino will prove to be a good hire for the Musketeers, but the transition to a new coach and completely turning over the roster will make for a transition season.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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No shortcuts, no giving up - just more studying and even more determination.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miami’s defense seemed flummoxed, giving up a 35-yard TD pass for the second TD.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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As Su highlighted in her address, AI applications range from the lab bench to delivering healthcare, flying airplanes, to household robots, and much more.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Volunteer opportunities include assisting senior shoppers and restocking shelves at the organization’s grocery store, translating materials, packing groceries in the warehouse or delivering bags to senior residences.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Ncuti Gatwa, the 15th Doctor, exited the show under something of a cloud, seemingly handing over the keys to a familiar face in Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Instead of simply handing over the keys, the former owners have taken the new young ones under their wing, offering advice and hands-on help.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Turning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20in. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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