turns in

verb

Definition of turns innext
present tense third-person singular of turn in
1
as in relinquishes
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 beds
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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  1. renders
  2. delivers
  3. settles
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  • Don't rush the step of browning the pork in the skillet—this renders the fat and produces a lot of flavor that the slow cooker can't replicate.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
  • That renders Sunday’s regular-season finale at the Arizona Cardinals (7-9) mostly moot, aside from draft position, which is currently 11th.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of renders
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  • In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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  • The best way to tackle this show is to watch Season 1, then look up the big spoiler for Season 2, and then skip Season 2 and watch Season 3, where the program ultimately settles into its melodramatic, soapy groove.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As Seattle settles into the rainy season, don't expect a sea of umbrellas on the sidewalks.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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