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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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
Snook's turn in The Picture of Dorian Gray won her first-ever Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play on Sunday, June 8 at the 78th annual ceremony celebrating the best of Broadway.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 9 June 2025
Ben Brown threw seven strong innings Friday in a tense duel with Skubal and has turned in his best two outings since Counsell used an opener for him last week at Wrigley Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Roberts said the Dodgers are considering their options for Tuesday’s game (what would have been Gonsolin’s turn in the rotation) but a bullpen game is likely.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
Things will take a darker turn in the sequel as Elphaba’s magic powers get the best of her, putting her relationships with Glinda, Fiyero, and Marissa Bode’s Nessa Rose in jeopardy.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 June 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 9 June 2025
Ben Brown threw seven strong innings Friday in a tense duel with Skubal and has turned in his best two outings since Counsell used an opener for him last week at Wrigley Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Roberts said the Dodgers are considering their options for Tuesday’s game (what would have been Gonsolin’s turn in the rotation) but a bullpen game is likely.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
Things will take a darker turn in the sequel as Elphaba’s magic powers get the best of her, putting her relationships with Glinda, Fiyero, and Marissa Bode’s Nessa Rose in jeopardy.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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In addition there are concerns about relinquishing control of monetary policy as countries in the euro zone are subject to decisions by the ECB, Tursa added.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
10 June 2025
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The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog argued that the bill would relinquish state control of California’s famously ambitious clean energy policies.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Nunes retired in June 2023 after defending the 135-pound title with a win over Irene Aldana to care for her growing family.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Script is by mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan, who was commissioned by Warner Bros prior to his current overall deal with Paramount, with the latter granting Taylor’s request to render services, within Paramount’s exclusive window.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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And those points were sharply punctuated in a 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium that rendered the Royals a .500 team (34-34) for the first time since late April.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Pickard’s only goal surrendered was the one from Sam Reinhart that tied Game 4 with 19.5 seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Candy surrendered for arrest on June 26, 1980, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Ralph Fiennes’s concierge is the director’s natural surrogate, the behind-the-scenes guy who tends to every detail of the hotel’s operation while going to extraordinary lengths to please the guests, even if that means bedding octogenarians.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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This kind of blue is dramatic, soulful, yet never overwhelming, which means investing in it via Parachute’s Linen Duvet Cover, Linen Pillowcase Set, or any other linen bedding essential will add the kind of visual depth to your bedroom that hopefully translates to an equally deep sleep each night.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Iglesias will deliver a career-spanning setlist encompassing both iconic standards and contemporary chart-toppers from his three-decade-plus career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Health care stakeholders across the spectrum would be well served to support the needs of small business for quality and affordability, and to enable innovative models that deliver better options going forward.—
Dan Mendelson,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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President Donald Trump credited the National Guard on Sunday for settling the protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in California.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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With the Yankees and Red Sox knotted up, the rivals will look to settle their first series of the season on Sunday Night Baseball.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Then, late last month, Walsh set a June 6 deadline for the former parish leaders to leave the property and turn over any records, funds or property belonging to the parish.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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According to court records, the attorney representing the boy’s mother filed a motion for contempt and show cause order against Abarca on Wednesday, presumably because the boy has not been turned over to his mother in accordance with conditions of the protective order.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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