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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Our suite was tucked in the neighboring cove, within earshot of the buzzing beach clubs.
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
You won't be tucked in like on an RS 457 with clip-ons, but you'll be leaned forward a fair bit for an engaging ride.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
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This 14-room boutique hotel tucked in the heart of the leafy Garden District is a refined respite brought to you by local hospitality veterans, LeBlanc + Smith.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
It can be placed in a savings account at a bank, in a jar in your closet or an envelope tucked in your desk.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
You won't be tucked in like on an RS 457 with clip-ons, but you'll be leaned forward a fair bit for an engaging ride.
—New Atlas, 18 Feb. 2025
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
This 14-room boutique hotel tucked in the heart of the leafy Garden District is a refined respite brought to you by local hospitality veterans, LeBlanc + Smith.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
It can be placed in a savings account at a bank, in a jar in your closet or an envelope tucked in your desk.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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