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as in relinquishes
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 beds
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 turns in
Played by the versatile Domhnall Gleeson, in a performance that couldn’t be more different from his memorably unnerving turns in The Patient and Black Mirror, incoming Truth-Teller editor-in-chief Ned Sampson has a sort of aw-shucks, pre-Ozark-Jason-Bateman vibe.
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Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
While Colman has a resume that boasts acclaimed turns in comedies like Peep Show and Fleabag, the Doctor Strange and Sherlock actor rarely gets to flex his muscles in the genre.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Best known to moviegoers for her comedic turns in Paul Feig’s films — her work in Bridesmaids is the stuff of legends — Byrne’s turn in Legs (as the cast and crew referred to the film at Sundance) is harrowing and raw.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
While Colman has a resume that boasts acclaimed turns in comedies like Peep Show and Fleabag, the Doctor Strange and Sherlock actor rarely gets to flex his muscles in the genre.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The actor has also earned ample acclaim for charismatic turns in The Matador (2005), The Ghost Writer (2010), and Black Bag (2025).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Best known to moviegoers for her comedic turns in Paul Feig’s films — her work in Bridesmaids is the stuff of legends — Byrne’s turn in Legs (as the cast and crew referred to the film at Sundance) is harrowing and raw.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns in
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In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The system processed over 100,000 video clips from both real-world recordings and the aforementioned Unreal Engine renders.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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The process requires hundreds of delicate manual steps, and any contamination renders a dose unusable.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Henry then surrenders his phone, and Tony tosses it into the air for Ziva to blast to pieces.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sparklight Sparklight delivers cable internet service in many small cities and towns across Idaho.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Absolute 52 Fly also delivers superyacht amenities in a compact package, but has a slower top speed of 34 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
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When the smoke settles (quite literally) and people return, their bodies suffer the consequences, and our hospitals have the evidence.—
Lahari Vuppaladhadiam,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Turns in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20in. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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