turning in

verb

Definition of turning innext
present participle of turn in
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 Synonyms for turning in
  1. relinquishing
  2. retiring
  3. surrendering
  4. bedding
  5. delivering
  6. settling
Verb
  • This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This strategy enables couples to utilize their exemption without relinquishing indirect access to the funds, as the beneficiary spouse can still benefit from the of the assets of the settlor spouse.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of relinquishing
Verb
  • Since retiring, he's launched the All The Smoke podcast.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hill, 60, spent 32 years at the brand before retiring in 2020 as president of consumer and marketplace, leading all commercial and marketing operations for the Nike and Jordan brands.
    Evan Clark, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of retiring
Verb
  • Oysters like an alkaline bath; the oozing dark mystery of unpurged crawfish; shellfish bubblegum masquerading as mussels; crab legs surrendering meat one toothpick shred at a time; sushi rolls somehow chewy at their core.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Today, most structures are surrendering back to the natural environment.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrendering
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  • Whether deer are bedding there, or merely using these as travel routes, hunters can intercept them.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of bedding
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  • Phillips and his co-writer Scott Silver have tried to do something daring here, by delivering a somber movie that in no way tries to top its predecessor.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Asking someone for something and then not delivering quickly is the ultimate momentum killer.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of delivering
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  • Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.
    John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of settling
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