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
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
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Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Duncan's version of The Kingpin is doubtless the most chilling portrayal the late actor ever turned in.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Head to the picnic area turn-in which is three miles before the Craggy Gardens visitors center to enjoy lunch.
—Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024
In February, that unit impounded 34 dogs, including 17 from one residence, exacerbating the already snug conditions at the 66-kennel shelter filled with post-pandemic turn-ins and pets from owners who lacked the funds to care for them.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Verb
When Walmart turned in its final 2024 numbers last week, investors zeroed on its outlook and traded away more than $50 billion of the company’s market value.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
Duncan's version of The Kingpin is doubtless the most chilling portrayal the late actor ever turned in.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Turn-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn-in. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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