turns in

present tense third-person singular of turn in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turns in A couple of decent right-footed crosses from the left, a free kick won by holding the ball up well with his very first touch, and a few nice turns in the area. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 This is one of De Niro’s most solid turns in recent years, an actor who can say it all even without dialogue. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The intricacies of the interpersonal dynamics and conversational turns in the scene ground the dispute in emotion, and two characters who were once at odds find common ground. Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 On television, Jones appeared in the TV movie The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance, and made guest turns in the series Dallas, Benji, Zax & the Alien Prince, Sliders and As the World Turns. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 So lean into the solstice this week, do some real stargazing and build your confidence gradually while the geometry of Earth's tilt turns in your favor. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026 Gene Hackman — who developed new shades of menace and gravitas with each passing year — turns in a career-best performance as the determined and obsessive Det. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 The number of back-and-forth turns in an interview was one of the strongest predictors of getting an offer. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns in
Verb
  • Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
    Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Fund debt paydown out of the same budget as new AI use cases so that every model that ships also retires a data-quality issue on its critical path.
    Gopichand Mannava, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Supporting the Sentinel transition The Grey Wolf will also help as the Air Force brings in the LGM-35A Sentinel and retires the Minuteman III facilities.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Deadheading can translate to more new growth and more blooms, but deadheading too late in the season renders the shrub vulnerable to winter damage.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Compounded by the sudden passing of Lily’s grandfather—which renders her initial motivation to study Mandarin moot—these follies only deepen beneath a veil of complicated mourning.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • After five books that try to interpret Elizabeth Taylor, Waters simply surrenders to the vision.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Debut, in prioritizing style, humor and outrageous plot turns over complex emotionality, would seem to side with Jerry.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its deep water never fully turns over, leaving the bottom starved of oxygen and free of currents.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If Ozlo delivers adaptive features in future updates, sleep earbuds shift from passive tools to active coaching devices.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • When those two instincts collide, it’s bound to be complex and conflicting, and Greengrass delivers that with a boots-on-the-ground style.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Turns in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20in. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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