turns in

present tense third-person singular of turn in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turns in Meanwhile, Kidman reflected on life’s unpredictable turns in her Vogue cover story. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Legendary actress Vanessa Paradis turns in a remarkable performance as Anne, the director who takes it upon herself to investigate the murders after running up against police incompetence. Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025 John Woodvine, the prolific Olivier Award-winning British stage actor who appeared in more than 70 stage productions at the Old Vic, the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company and made memorable turns in An American Werewolf in London and The Crown, died today. Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025 This dual function allows the insect to execute dramatic maneuvers — up to 96-degree turns in 50 milliseconds — while propelling itself at speeds of 120 body lengths per second, a performance comparable to the acrobatic saccades of fruit flies in air. John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Bitcoin has been trading sideways in recent weeks as other cryptocurrency ecosystems such as Ethereum and Solana take their turns in the spotlight. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 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. Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
    Eric DuVall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Zelig’s technology renders garments on avatars and shows fabric textures and how the fabrics drape, fold and bunch on models of different heights, sizes and proportions, using thousands of proprietary data points.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • By state law, attorneys general can only alter or withdraw their opinions if state law changes and renders the opinion inaccurate, or a public court finding has the same effect.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Abderholden, 71, of Minneapolis, retires on Wednesday after 24 years as executive director of NAMI Minnesota.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
  • An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kelsey’s group has facilitated 234 face-to-face surrenders through its hotline, which counsels women who might want to surrender their babies, but just about 62 babies have been left in boxes since Kelsey started the organization, according to Kelly, the nurse and company representative.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Order surrenders messily to disorder.
    Domenico Starnone, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
    Wilson Chapman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Although the major carriers have largely committed to not passing along any extra surcharges to consumers with the fees kicking in, the escalation of the fees starting in April delivers an added risk that the costs could get too high and begin to be passed along to shippers.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Rojas — along with Chris Andrade and Nacho Redondo — delivers a blend of sharp humor and cultural commentary on Escuela de Nada, a Venezuelan podcast that covers topics including sports, politics and entertainment.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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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“Turns in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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