1
as in to relinquish
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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2
as in to retire
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 turn in
Christian Braun has come on strong over the second half of the season, turning in strong offensive numbers while also improving defensively.
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Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
In 1954, newcomer Audrey Hepburn won for her gamine role as royalty playing hooky in Roman Holiday, while the 1955 awards honored an entirely different type of performance, Method actress Eva Marie Saint's hyperrealistic turn in On the Waterfront.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ford, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his starring turn in 1985’s Witness, was tapped as a presenter alongside Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña and Rachel Zegler.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The motion to suppress evidence in Pennsylvania is the latest turn in the case that’s captured global attention as the celebrity suspect has racked up charges in two states and on the federal level.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Aaron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
In 1954, newcomer Audrey Hepburn won for her gamine role as royalty playing hooky in Roman Holiday, while the 1955 awards honored an entirely different type of performance, Method actress Eva Marie Saint's hyperrealistic turn in On the Waterfront.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ford, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his starring turn in 1985’s Witness, was tapped as a presenter alongside Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña and Rachel Zegler.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
The motion to suppress evidence in Pennsylvania is the latest turn in the case that’s captured global attention as the celebrity suspect has racked up charges in two states and on the federal level.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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Washington relinquished control of the waterway to Panama on December 31, 1999, under a treaty signed in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Fifty-seven children have been relinquished under under safe haven laws in Connecticut since 2001, according to public testimony to the Committee on Children.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rockwool Denmark retired on Day 1 after a collision during the opening race.—
Christina House,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have retired and Djokovic’s sand timer is running out of grain.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Private fears become public and Gaines sharply renders the stress of Clay’s twoness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Despite this frustrating flaw, the software can render a fairly accurate design for those who want an overhead landscape plan of their garden.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Nets also surrendered three straight 3-pointers to Vincent, Luka Doncic and Dalton Knecht over the final 2:29 of the third quarter.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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After an hour, the man surrendered to police but bit an officer on the arm, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the same time period, beds off of Palos Verdes rebounded 61%, with some areas recovering almost completely.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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The trap is bedded in front of the hole, roughly nine inches from the entrance and 1 to 2 inches to the right.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The companies that jump curves and develop the new tools and skills that deliver what matters to today’s customers will win.—
Barry Libert,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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But the clothes themselves show plenty of personality under the false advertising; accordingly, Popov delivers a boisterous tale of a woman coming into her own, told with real humor and heart.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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He’s settled well on Merseyside, building tight bonds with fellow pros like Darwin Núñez and Alexis Mac Allister, and knows the Kop’s rocking song about his path to Merseyside and goalscoring endeavors.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Majors and Jabbari settled the civil suit in November 2024.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Read Next Crime & Courts CMPD crime lab analyst under investigation over ‘irregularities’ in tests, DA says March 27, 2024 1:01 PM The SBI turned over its findings last week, and Merriweather must now review the case file and decide whether or not to press charges.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The civil service is being turned over to machines.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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