hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

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After the play, the 7-foot center was visibly hunched over, clutching his left hand in pain. C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025 First of all, finding high-quality bedding at a reasonable price is difficult on its own (one of the reasons so many direct-to-consumer start-ups have tried their hand in the space), and adding in sustainable specifications can quickly send costs skyrocketing. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025 When the officer turns around, Stirling puts his hands in the air. Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 May 2025 Even if the torrid pace proves unsustainable, the bullpen’s excellence has dealt Shildt and A.J. Preller a strong hand in the wild-card race. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hand in was in 1623

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“Hand in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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