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
The baseball earth turns in mysterious ways, friends.
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The law also would not require anyone to turn in their firearms.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
The Ultimate Test The 2002 season's fairy-tale narrative took a dark turn in Super Bowl XXXVII, where the Raiders faced a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team coached by Jon Gruden—the very man who had helped revitalize Gannon's career in Oakland before being traded to the Buccaneers the previous year.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Confidential finds a powerful political lobbyist shot to death, his apparent suicide highlighting a bizarre turn in Ohio’s largest public corruption case accidentaly uncovered by federal investigators that was nearly concealed by loose super PAC campaign financing rules.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The law also would not require anyone to turn in their firearms.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2025
The Ultimate Test The 2002 season's fairy-tale narrative took a dark turn in Super Bowl XXXVII, where the Raiders faced a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team coached by Jon Gruden—the very man who had helped revitalize Gannon's career in Oakland before being traded to the Buccaneers the previous year.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Confidential finds a powerful political lobbyist shot to death, his apparent suicide highlighting a bizarre turn in Ohio’s largest public corruption case accidentaly uncovered by federal investigators that was nearly concealed by loose super PAC campaign financing rules.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because these behavioral issues are not dissected, addressed or asked about during vet visits, many people relinquish their dogs to animal shelters.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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O'Keefe was found on the front lawn of another Boston police officer who has since retired, Brian Albert.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Krause previously took over as lead for the agency after Doug O'Donnell retired in February.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, digital cameras have rendered round-the-clock observations of the night sky both practical and affordable.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Alliance would seek to deter and defeat offensive space capabilities, condemn any attempts to render space unusable in international fora, and impose tangible violations that include sanctions—from export controls on the low end to military action on the high end.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the Brewers allowed 36 runs, surrendering 15 home runs, as the Yanks swept the three games.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Down comforters can feel like the luxury car of the bedding community: highly prized, but difficult to maintain.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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From relaxed linens to bold patterns and prints, 2025’s best bedding trends are giving new meaning to cozy, with themes around sustainability, ease, and overall comfort.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Alongside industry leaders like Chris O’Hara of Stunts Unlimited, Leitch delivered several presentations to the Academy, ultimately leading to the Board of Governors’ vote of approval earlier this week.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The vote over on Orange clearly was coming down to either Sai or Mailman Mitch — a man who may or may not have once helped prove the existence of Santa Claus after delivering bundles upon bundles of letters to Kris Kringle at the New York City courthouse.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit was settled in 2024 for $1.85 million, according to NBC News, but the emotional damage remains.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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The list included turning over admissions and hiring data, abolishing diversity programs and complying with federal orders regarding foreign students.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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And in October, the board dismissed a case involving another incident at East Mesa partly because probation officials declined to turn over records.—
Kelly Davis,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
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