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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Stuff the gloves, tucking in the cuffs to hold the stuffing in place.
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Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
The deliberately ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe and peach – filtered into the main space, which had a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually got bumping.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
The 64-room historic hotel features several unique common spaces, such as the speakeasy-style bar tucked in the basement and a writing room located off the lobby—once used solely by women to write letters.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Eat at Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Dallas Try Serbian chef Peja Krstic’s Vietnamese and French fusion cuisine at Một Hai Ba, tucked in the cozy, intimate Lakewood neighborhood in East Dallas.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
The deliberately ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe and peach – filtered into the main space, which had a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually got bumping.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
The 64-room historic hotel features several unique common spaces, such as the speakeasy-style bar tucked in the basement and a writing room located off the lobby—once used solely by women to write letters.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Eat at Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Dallas Try Serbian chef Peja Krstic’s Vietnamese and French fusion cuisine at Một Hai Ba, tucked in the cozy, intimate Lakewood neighborhood in East Dallas.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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