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
Tides turned in February 2020, when the agency received the federal government’s permission to use some unspent grant money to kick-start the project.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
The episodes were both fun and thought-provoking in equal measure, and William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock, among many others, turned in performances that seared themselves into our collective pop culture consciousness.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
With the market flashing yellow lights, more strategists are bracing themselves for what could turn in to a 10% correction.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
And now the Rams go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni The tide is turning in the second quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2025
The episodes were both fun and thought-provoking in equal measure, and William Shatner as Kirk and Leonard Nimoy as Spock, among many others, turned in performances that seared themselves into our collective pop culture consciousness.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
With the market flashing yellow lights, more strategists are bracing themselves for what could turn in to a 10% correction.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
And now the Rams go three-and-out Rohan Nadkarni The tide is turning in the second quarter.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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The Chiefs wouldn’t relinquish the lead the rest of the game.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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And, to access the program, a parent must relinquish custody of his or her child to the state — a requirement many parents find inhumane.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Image: Intel On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger abruptly decided to retire after less than four years on the job.—
Verge Staff,
The Verge,
28 Jan. 2025
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But Havenstein just completed his 10th season and could decide to retire.—
Adam Grosbard,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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This extended drought, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, has rendered the landscape increasingly vulnerable.—
Chris Boyette and Michelle Watson,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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The 21-gun salute is a ceremonial tradition symbolizing the highest honor a nation can render.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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In just his third career start, Johnson struggled in coverage, surrendering nine receptions for 103 yards, including a touchdown, on 12 targets as the nearest defender, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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After eventually dropping the knife, the man refused orders to surrender, so officers tackled and restrained him, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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New varieties, species or strains of annuals, vegetables and bedding plants are grown and judged on their performance.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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Use them to eliminate musty smells from towels, or give bedding a boost of fresh scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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Dutch Learn More Policy highlights Dutch is a telehealth service that links owners with licensed vets to quickly address their pet’s needs over video chat and deliver prescription meds and over-the-counter treatments.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The strategic methods of theater-makers from Shakespeare to 21st-century directors reveal that teaming is a skill that can be learned, needs to be practiced and will deliver results.—
Jeffrey R. Wilson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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The suit was eventually settled out of court, and the group signed a new recording contract yielding one of the biggest albums of the decade, 2000’s No Strings Attached, which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week.—
Shirley Halperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, California Waste Solutions settled, agreeing to refund customers and lower its rates.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Compounding the anxiety was a directive from the Office of Personnel Management instructing agency heads to turn over by Jan. 24 names of those who were still in their probationary period, typically within one or two years of their hiring.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The judge prodded prosecutors to turn over fingerprint, cellphone, photo, video and other evidence from the FBI and Spanish National Police to Knezevich’s defense team.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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