hand in

verb

handed in; handing in; hands in
Synonyms of hand innext

transitive verb

: submit sense 2
hand in your homework

Examples of hand in in a Sentence

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Griffin will keep the hand in a splint for about six weeks before resuming baseball activities. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Summer and outdoor entertaining go hand in hand, but not everyone has the space—or the ability—to build a fire pit in the backyard. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 At the time, Curtis was spotted rubbing the actress' shoulders, and Aniston was later seen with her hand in his hand. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 Women slapped their heads with their hands in mourning, while men beat their chests in unison, a tradition observed at Shia Muslim funerals. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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