1
as in relinquishing
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 retiring
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 turning in
Sheehan responded by turning in his best performance of the season, but the bullpen faltered in the Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the red-hot Cubs, who won their 10th in a row.
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In May 2025, CACC posted pictures to its social media pages showing lines of people turning in stray animals or surrendering their pets to city shelters.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Even schoolchildren were denouncing their teachers for saying the wrong thing, or turning in other kids.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The first period had echoes of last year’s dominant showings at home, with the Kings turning in a sharp performance and the Habs playing an atrocious 20 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The Marshall Tucker Band rocked The Guild in Menlo Park hard for 90 minutes on Friday night, turning in a 14-song performance that was an absolute testament to both the lasting greatness of this South Carolina troupe and the power of Southern rock.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s turning in the homework.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In May 2025, CACC posted pictures to its social media pages showing lines of people turning in stray animals or surrendering their pets to city shelters.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Even schoolchildren were denouncing their teachers for saying the wrong thing, or turning in other kids.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
The first period had echoes of last year’s dominant showings at home, with the Kings turning in a sharp performance and the Habs playing an atrocious 20 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
The Marshall Tucker Band rocked The Guild in Menlo Park hard for 90 minutes on Friday night, turning in a 14-song performance that was an absolute testament to both the lasting greatness of this South Carolina troupe and the power of Southern rock.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
That’s turning in the homework.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning in
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While that new detail is likely to please debt holders, who had proposed that current shareholders inject 8 billion reais, the company rejected other changes sought by creditors, including relinquishing control of the board.—
Rachel Gamarski,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tarrant County commissioners unanimously decided on Tuesday to put about a quarter mile of road up for sale in hopes of relinquishing control over the stretch.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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Castillo needed 30 pitches to get out of the inning, but limited the damage by retiring Buxton on a pop fly, leaving the bases loaded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Officers arrived to find three vehicles involved — each with a single driver — and began rendering aid alongside firefighters and paramedics, per the release.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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In a position such as lieutenant governor, where much of the office’s duties involve being only one of multi-member boards, radical positions tend to be largely drowned out by the majority, rendering the office even less effective.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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The mall, one of Chicago’s largest, fell on hard times after getting hit by the rise of online retail and then the pandemic, losing its top retailer, Macy’s, in 2021, followed by the owner surrendering control of the property in 2022.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The defensive effort got Cameron out of the fifth inning without surrendering a run.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ted Soqui / Pool via Getty Images Prosecutors noted that protocol prevents them from turning over the sensitive images, but that defense attorneys can view the data at a clean computer in the justice center.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jowell Colon struck out three while giving up six hits and a walk for Jacobs (10-2, 4-1).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But Guardians' reliever Scott Armstrong couldn't get an out, giving up two walks and hitting a batter before being pulled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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According to Korean hair expert Hyerin Jeon, this shampoo features 10,000 ppm of 10 different proteins, including collagen and keratin, delivering salon-grade conditioning at home.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite its frequency, the condition has no cure aside from delivering the baby, which can, in turn, lead to premature birth and other complications.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, the possibility of handing over a large sum of money to an insurer and then dying soon afterward with little to show for it is often a large behavioral hurdle for people, said Zach Teutsch, founder of Values Added Financial in Washington.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Closure is something Shaw spent much of her life searching for after the trauma of handing over her newborn as a 16-year-old in 1991.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Turning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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