turned in; turning in; turns in
1
: to make an entrance by turning from a road or path
2
: to go to bed
turned in early
Synonyms
Examples of turn-in in a Sentence
Verb
turned in the banned assault rifle to the police
it's almost midnight, so it's time to turn in
Recent Examples on the Web
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
Wooton’s jail turn-in date was delayed several times because of heart surgery and recovery time, according to court records.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin Some of that is undoubtedly the new suspension, but lighter power steering makes turn-in much more effortless.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
Some residents proposed lower speed limits, others proposed a gate, accessible only to subdivision residents, emergency vehicles and village vehicles — though Village Manager Evan Walter proposed another solution that seemed broadly popular: limiting turn-ins to certain times of the day.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
With the front wheels canted like the head of a curious dog, the Mach 1 enjoys precise turn-in and averages a 1.13-g ride through Turn 1.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
In an account that differs from the one Ivana recounted in Raising Trump, Maples said that Donald and Ivana were arguing while eating lunch and suddenly their attention turned in her direction.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Doja Cat has rarely turned in an uninteresting or unprovocative performance, and her headlining set Sunday night at Coachella offered a plethora of looks and concepts designed to prompt dazzlement and debate among the viewing audience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
That means campaigns can reach out to voters directly and remind them to turn in their votes.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
Even tiny bumps and turns in the track cause the velocity to fluctuate, and your body can easily feel it.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Luckily for those bosses, the tides seem to be turning in their favor.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The most spectacular defensive play was turned in by left-handed Valley Christian left fielder Hunter Fujimoto, who reached across his body to make a diving catch in left-center for the third out in the top of the fourth.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
The woman, identified by family as Janet Young, 62, was out turning in some lottery tickets at a liquor store, her niece, Priscilla Long, told McClatchy News in an April 8 phone interview.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
To know more For more information about the state’s vessel turn-in program, go to myfwc.com/boating/waterway/vtip.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
Wooton’s jail turn-in date was delayed several times because of heart surgery and recovery time, according to court records.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin Some of that is undoubtedly the new suspension, but lighter power steering makes turn-in much more effortless.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
Some residents proposed lower speed limits, others proposed a gate, accessible only to subdivision residents, emergency vehicles and village vehicles — though Village Manager Evan Walter proposed another solution that seemed broadly popular: limiting turn-ins to certain times of the day.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
With the front wheels canted like the head of a curious dog, the Mach 1 enjoys precise turn-in and averages a 1.13-g ride through Turn 1.
—Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
Verb
Johnson and Norman also announced a new program that encourages residents to turn in unwanted firearms at district locations.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024
In an account that differs from the one Ivana recounted in Raising Trump, Maples said that Donald and Ivana were arguing while eating lunch and suddenly their attention turned in her direction.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Doja Cat has rarely turned in an uninteresting or unprovocative performance, and her headlining set Sunday night at Coachella offered a plethora of looks and concepts designed to prompt dazzlement and debate among the viewing audience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
That means campaigns can reach out to voters directly and remind them to turn in their votes.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 13 Apr. 2024
Even tiny bumps and turns in the track cause the velocity to fluctuate, and your body can easily feel it.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2024
Luckily for those bosses, the tides seem to be turning in their favor.
—Jane Thier, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The most spectacular defensive play was turned in by left-handed Valley Christian left fielder Hunter Fujimoto, who reached across his body to make a diving catch in left-center for the third out in the top of the fourth.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
The woman, identified by family as Janet Young, 62, was out turning in some lottery tickets at a liquor store, her niece, Priscilla Long, told McClatchy News in an April 8 phone interview.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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