hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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The other factor that goes hand in hand with a commitment to the running game is an improved defense. Steve Silverman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Luckily, this season and an onslaught of unbeatable deals oftentimes go hand in hand. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025 Katie Thompson Lie on your stomach with hands in front of you, palms facing down, and legs extended. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 20 Mar. 2025 Mental health and academic success go hand in hand. Xavier Ramos, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

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