hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in
Synonyms of hand innext

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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Around that same time, Castro was expanding the GAESA group, a business conglomerate connected to the military that had its hand in various industries. Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026 During recess on the school playground, the student wore an oversized jacket with both of his hands in his pockets the entire time. CBS News, 20 May 2026 When Freedman announced the winners of the scholarship, all six finalists held hands in anticipation. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 Paige wrote alongside eight black-and-white wedding photos of the pair posing for portraits outside, kissing, and walking hand in hand during their sparkler sendoff. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2026.

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