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
His 60-plus years as an actor also included turns in such films as Blake Edwards’ S.O.B. (1981) and Lawrence Kasdan’s Wyatt Earp (1994).
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
The chickens turning in the oven aren’t your average recipe and are alternatively seasoned with a unique lavender spice blend.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
But online, the tides have been turning in favor of the company that was ranked No. 98 out of 100 on the 2024 Axios Harris Poll on brand reputation, beating out only X and The Trump Organization.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Igo, who has been interim chief of police since October, told the Spanish-speaking parishioners that his department would not turn in or report anyone here illegally who calls 911 for help or is pulled over for traffic violations.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
The chickens turning in the oven aren’t your average recipe and are alternatively seasoned with a unique lavender spice blend.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
But online, the tides have been turning in favor of the company that was ranked No. 98 out of 100 on the 2024 Axios Harris Poll on brand reputation, beating out only X and The Trump Organization.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Igo, who has been interim chief of police since October, told the Spanish-speaking parishioners that his department would not turn in or report anyone here illegally who calls 911 for help or is pulled over for traffic violations.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 13 Feb. 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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The Seminoles were robbed of a CFP berth, sued to exit the ACC, and are now replacing a legendary basketball coach who abruptly retired amid an NIL lawsuit.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Its presiding judge, David Hagerman, retired earlier this year.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 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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Officers rendered medical aid to the victim, Jake Kennedy, and called 911, according to a news release from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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There are any number of reasons why people choose to surrender a pet to their local shelter or rescue.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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In some instances, looters have surrendered items and bones unearthed from graves, according to Jim Watson, associate director at the Arizona State Museum.—
Mary Hudetz,
ProPublica,
25 Feb. 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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Quizzed about his personal views on Stoltenberg’s versatile talent, Gulliksen points to his acute professionalism in preparing for meetings, conferences or public appearances, and his special relationship with words to deliver a speech in the least conflictual way.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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By delivering dynamic, personalized and seamless interactions, RCS can transform customer experiences, blending immediacy with convenience.—
Pratik Bhadra,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the 1970s, his family immigrated to the U.S., settling first in Massachusetts and then in California, outside of Los Angeles.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Slotkin spoke from Wyandotte, Mich., a working-class community south of Detroit, as Democrats struggle to settle on a unified message to combat Trump, which was on full display Tuesday night as Trump delivered the longest address to Congress by a president in U.S. history.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new law would then allow education officials to check whether the family notified its district about its decision to homeschool and compel parents to turn over homeschool materials for review.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
3 Mar. 2025
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Last June, Barlow filed a declaration in support of a defense motion asking the prosecution to turn over IGG evidence.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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