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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of turning in
The second writer on the Billitier project never saw a dime, despite turning in a treatment that would normally earn him a WGA minimum of $50,000.
—
Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
That dynamic has flipped though, with the housing market showing signs its turning in favor of buyers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
That has led to an exodus of all mainstream news outlets from the complex, with reporters turning in their press badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner then extended his record moments before the break, turning in Nuno Mendes’ brilliant cross from close range again.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Herro finished last regular season as the Heat’s leading scorer on the way to being selected for his first NBA All-Star Game and turning in the best season of his NBA career.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Just weeks after turning in an early rough draft, that blood clot near my heart stopped me cold in my tracks.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Remarkably, in his 16th MLB season, Chapman is turning in the performance of his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
That dynamic has flipped though, with the housing market showing signs its turning in favor of buyers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
That has led to an exodus of all mainstream news outlets from the complex, with reporters turning in their press badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner then extended his record moments before the break, turning in Nuno Mendes’ brilliant cross from close range again.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Herro finished last regular season as the Heat’s leading scorer on the way to being selected for his first NBA All-Star Game and turning in the best season of his NBA career.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Jackson Wolf won his last start of the season, turning in five solid innings in Triple-A El Paso’s 5-3 win at Sugar Land on Saturday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Just weeks after turning in an early rough draft, that blood clot near my heart stopped me cold in my tracks.
—Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
Remarkably, in his 16th MLB season, Chapman is turning in the performance of his career.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning in
Verb
-
In Madagascar, Rajoelina has shown no signs of relinquishing power following his removal.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Analysts warn the plan hinges on Hamas fully disarming and relinquishing power — conditions seen as unlikely.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Slow down, maybe, but no plans of retiring.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Billups was also a Hall of Fame player, mostly for the Detroit Pistons, before retiring in 2014.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Blender, a hugely popular 3D rendering app that works with an associated Blender Benchmark utility, told a far different story.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Thereafter, the Karem Abu Salem crossing—the only commercial crossing through which goods and aid are allowed to enter the Strip—was forcibly closed, rendering the citizens of the Gaza Strip generally, and the north of Gaza specifically, to confront the specter of hunger once again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Western industrialism arrived in the 19th century under the Meiji Restoration, but even then, Japan found a way to absorb foreign ideas without surrendering its identity — to modernize without Westernizing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
-
The Steelers' defense was absolutely shredded by 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals' offense on Thursday night, surrendering 470 total yards in the 33-31 loss.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Billups was released from custody under the conditions of turning over his passport, not contacting any of the 30-plus co-defendants charged, and not participating in any gambling activity.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Chapell relented, turning over his phone and divulging his passcode.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Miami’s defense seemed flummoxed, giving up a 35-yard TD pass for the second TD.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
-
And the Titans are giving up the fifth-most yards per carry.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
-
On a not-atypical week in mid-September, the now-84-year-old media and lifestyle business legend is promoting her new skincare brand Elm Biosciences, plus launching a new collection of bedding at the Empire State Building.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Uso was close to delivering a superkick to Punk, but his brother prevented him from doing so.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Despite the prevalent use of AI, only 13% of enterprises are actually thriving with it according to recent EDB research—delivering outsized results, driving innovation at scale, and seeing measurable returns.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Turning in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20in. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share