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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 retires
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
On the sixth floor is a rooftop bar and cocktail lounge—and for guests, the use of a small pool in summer which turns in to a hot tub in winter (plus a 20-person cedar-wood sauna).
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In the past three turns in the rotation, Royals starting pitchers have navigated 18 1/3 innings and allowed just a single run — the second-inning solo homer Matt Wallner blasted off Bubic on Monday.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox ace’s next outing was pushed back to sync his preseason schedule with his Opening Day start next week and following turns in the rotation, manager Alex Cora explained to reporters before the game.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The great Ian McShane, whose star rose again later in his career with turns in Deadwood and John Wick, might well have been the best Heathcliff.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Subcategories have emerged, with gourmand, musk, spicy and citrus scents each having respective turns in the spotlight.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
When the sport’s governing body standardized its current judging system at the Olympics 20 years ago, a quadruple jump — that’s four full turns in the air before landing — was barely a customary skill for male skaters.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Reeves turns in a heartbreaking performance, Tatum is at the height of his talents and Philip Ettinger is also great as the assailant who becomes a phantom-like figure in the child's mind.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In the past three turns in the rotation, Royals starting pitchers have navigated 18 1/3 innings and allowed just a single run — the second-inning solo homer Matt Wallner blasted off Bubic on Monday.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Red Sox ace’s next outing was pushed back to sync his preseason schedule with his Opening Day start next week and following turns in the rotation, manager Alex Cora explained to reporters before the game.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
The great Ian McShane, whose star rose again later in his career with turns in Deadwood and John Wick, might well have been the best Heathcliff.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Subcategories have emerged, with gourmand, musk, spicy and citrus scents each having respective turns in the spotlight.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
When the sport’s governing body standardized its current judging system at the Olympics 20 years ago, a quadruple jump — that’s four full turns in the air before landing — was barely a customary skill for male skaters.
—Robert Samuels, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2026
Reeves turns in a heartbreaking performance, Tatum is at the height of his talents and Philip Ettinger is also great as the assailant who becomes a phantom-like figure in the child's mind.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns in
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
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Pairing up Horse mounted patrol officers are trained to be able to ride any horse within their unit, but they’re paired with one in particular, until the animal retires.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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With some help from the Aggies defense, Peters retires three straight batters and boasts two straight strikeouts.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video, posted by Evolving AI on Instagram on March 24, renders the dogs’ real-life escape in a style reminiscent of a studio animation feature.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
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But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.—
Ryan Yamamoto,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Robert Simmons surrenders to police following a seven-hour standoff.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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But Trump on Friday said that the United States wouldn’t end the war until Iran surrenders unconditionally.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hranchuk, the consumer behavior expert and a professor at Brock University in Ontario, said the menu refresh can work if Panera simplifies its ordering process, delivers quality food and creates a consistent experience.—
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Turns in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20in. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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