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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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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The oppression took an even darker turn in 2011 after Assad's regime crushed pro-democracy protests and clamped down on any association with emerging opposition groups.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
In early 2024, it was confirmed that director Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures would helm four separate biopics of legendary rock band The Beatles, giving each of its members their own turn in the spotlight.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
This latest turn in the topsy turvy geopolitical world gives a glimpse of some of the regime shifts to come and the fragility of erstwhile brutal, long-lasting dictatorships.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Hearing two of the more celebrated figures still in the game and displaying their talents is reason to celebrate, and Snoop and Dre manage to turn in a body of work that’s far from blemish, but contains highlights that far outweighs its lows.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
In early 2024, it was confirmed that director Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures would helm four separate biopics of legendary rock band The Beatles, giving each of its members their own turn in the spotlight.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
This latest turn in the topsy turvy geopolitical world gives a glimpse of some of the regime shifts to come and the fragility of erstwhile brutal, long-lasting dictatorships.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Hearing two of the more celebrated figures still in the game and displaying their talents is reason to celebrate, and Snoop and Dre manage to turn in a body of work that’s far from blemish, but contains highlights that far outweighs its lows.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn in
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What's New The City of Phoenix is negotiating with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to relinquish part of its Colorado River water allocation in exchange for up to $300 million.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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On December 10, 1936, King Edward signed the Instrument of Abdication, officially beginning the process of stepping down from the throne and relinquishing its privileges.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Ariane 5 was retired about a year before the first Ariane 6 launch, which left Europe unable to launch big satellites on a rocket of its own for a spell.Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The veteran later served in three wars, flew in 200 missions as a pilot and retired in 1967 after nearly 30 years in the Navy, per multiple outlets.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent shows have typically encouraged viewers to root for the women at their center: HBO’s House of the Dragon renders its central former friends turned sworn enemies as tragic, not malicious.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop more home and bedding deals at Parachute before they’re gone.Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, the direct-to-consumer home goods brand unveiled its latest bedding collection created in partnership with Dabito.Andre Claudio, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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But writer-director Chris Nash has delivered the next best thing.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tips for Anyone Who Doesn’t Know How to Relax Get more of SELF's great service journalism delivered right to your inbox.Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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So in Toledo in 2015, Mohammed settled into a group house with some American roommates just out of college who took him under their wing and called him Moh.John Ketchum, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
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The pair settled a $100 million lawsuit in August 2023.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
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He was turned over to the Marshals Service at the border in San Diego and officers from Nevada’s Division of Parole and Probation transported him back to Las Vegas.KSNV Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Giuliani has turned over some portion of the assets but says that some delays are out of his control.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Turn in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20in. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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