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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Moo Deng, which translates as Bouncy Pork, chomped on Trump pretty much immediately, while a bigger hippo in the pen tucked in to the Harris cake. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Moments later, Mark showed me his Glock, tucked in his belt. —

Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in. —

Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 The Carpenters’ workplace is a white suburban home that looks as if ripped straight out of a slasher — but here, tucked in a tidy warehouse of festival awards and memorabilia, the killer is already inside. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tuck in