tuck in
phrasal verb
tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress
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The League is a three-piece suit, with its shirt tucked in — and stuffed.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Before tucking in embellishments, affix the base to the stair rail.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Millions of Americans will soon celebrate by tucking in for a big meal with friends and family, by watching football games and maybe the annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade, too.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
This one is lightweight, seasonless, and its oversized cut looks polished whether tucked in or relaxed and undone.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Before tucking in embellishments, affix the base to the stair rail.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Millions of Americans will soon celebrate by tucking in for a big meal with friends and family, by watching football games and maybe the annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade, too.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
This one is lightweight, seasonless, and its oversized cut looks polished whether tucked in or relaxed and undone.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tuck in
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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