hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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All that matters is winning, and on Monday, the two went hand in hand. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 Becca Lea Photography Kat Black Interiors The residential designs created by Kat Black Interiors (KBI) prove that luxury and livability can go hand in hand. Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 As seen in a Facebook video of the surprise moment, the crowd of women excitedly stretched their hands in the air as the master of ceremonies counted to three. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 But that doesn’t mean the Nuggets should bail or throw their hands in the air. Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hand in 

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.

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