turning in

present participle of turn in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turning in 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 The five-time Ballon d’Or winner then extended his record moments before the break, turning in Nuno Mendes’ brilliant cross from close range again. Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 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 Right-hander Spencer Bivens assumed the bulk role, turning in his longest outing of the season by pitching 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 My Indian grandmother is turning in her grave. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning in
Verb
  • The risks associated with relinquishing control over my mobility also give me pause.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Liberation lies in relinquishing projection, in surrendering the desire for children to mirror our priorities and accomplishments.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Raducanu had her blood pressure taken during the match, which was played in oppressive heat and humidity, before retiring down 6-1, 4-1.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Sharon Seelig, who has been president, licensing, is retiring after more than 30 years.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If enough satellites are in orbit, this debris could set off a chain reaction, rendering the environment around Earth practically impassable.
    Big Think, Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Vast scene is littered with possible landmines In any explosion investigation, rendering the scene safe is paramount, but the nature of Accurate Energetic’s product increases the risk of harm to exponentially.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Barnwell argues that surrendering second- and fourth-round picks, while getting both Hendrickson and Phillips, is not an arduous price for the Lions to pay as a team with Super Bowl aspirations.
    Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • But other issues in his 20-point peace plan must still be fulfilled, including Hamas surrendering its arms.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By a conservative estimate, the Kinahans were turning over tens of millions of dollars annually.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Miami’s defense seemed flummoxed, giving up a 35-yard TD pass for the second TD.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
  • And the Titans are giving up the fifth-most yards per carry.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The collection includes towels, sheets and bedding at opening price points designed to offer a natural alternative to synthetic textiles in the value category.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The SoHo flagship will introduce the brand’s first immersive showroom dedicated to their home collection, allowing visitors to view and shop every piece from tabletop to bedding to bath, glassware and more.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Yet much of Mason’s advice is simply about being useful, by delivering facts and opinions in a clear, elegant way.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Going abroad to all these countries also means delivering the message of cultural exchange, beyond the products, beyond the brand.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Turning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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