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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Roddy raises his remaining hand in victory just before the dragon flames hit, embracing his end. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Individuals can be contagious with Salmonella, because the disease can be spread when an infected individual touches surfaces and then others touch them and then put their hands in their mouths. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In the event, each rider must stay on the bull for 8 seconds with one hand in the bull rope and one hand in the air to earn a score. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 The three stepped out hand in hand for Christmas morning service in Sandringham, Norfolk, in 2022. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand in

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Aug. 2026.

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