tucked (away or in)

verb

Definition of tucked (away or in)next
past tense of tuck (away or in)
as in consumed
to take in as food after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucked (away or in)
  1. consumed
  2. ate
  3. put away
Verb
  • Gas is responsible for about 75 percent of the electricity consumed in Florida, the complaint states.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of consumed
Verb
  • One of my aunts bravely ate one with a smile.
    Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of ate
Verb
  • Particularly for those who are audio learners or who benefit from dialogic learning, consider closing your laptop and putting away your notebook.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • As part of those preparations, passengers must return their seats to an upright position, fasten their seatbelts, put away large electronic devices, and stow seat-back trays.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of put away
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“Tucked (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucked%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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