hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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While fake goods have exchanged hands in informal markets since ancient times, the growth of online marketplaces has contributed to the rise in counterfeits because of how easy online shopping and selling have become. Gabrielle Fonrouge,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025 In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands in Beijing, China, on September 3, 2025. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025 He’s worked hand in glove with international designer brands such as Chloé, Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan, and Nicole Farhi, often supporting the founder directly. Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Nurses found Smirnova in the bathroom washing blood from her hands in the sink, while Kravtsov was transported to an area hospital, according to the complaint. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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