as in food
substances intended to be eaten
you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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Recent Examples of tucker
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
—Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
—Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018
Noun
What's the difference between tummy tucker and shapewear?
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
—Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
—Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucker
Noun
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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Though only a fraction of its total production of 190,000 tons, these exports reflect growing global interest in artisanal, traceable, and culturally rich food products.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the series, Agatha Harkness wears a locket to remember her and Rio’s son Nicky.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jenner wore a gray and lightly checked car coat, a simple black knit sweater, straight leg blue jeans, and black ballet flats.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At least 30 Palestinians had been killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah and Khan Younis so far on Sunday, health authorities said.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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The last stop on that tour is the Yellow Oval Room, where A.B. was killed.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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As the restaurant expanded with multiple locations over the next 35 years, the menu stayed the same: ribs, barbecue sauce, Sunbeam white bread, chips, and soda.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Choose whole grains like quinoa, oats, wild rice, whole wheat pasta, or farro instead of refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta..—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sophomore Madison Booker can match Hidalgo and Miles shot-for-shot, and Texas’ defensive pressure frequently tires opponents.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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The lack of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood from poor circulation can cause the muscles to tire sooner and can create feelings of exhaustion.—
Jane Kim,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With tennis becoming longer and more physical, best-of-five matches wreck players’ bodies, leaving them exhausted by the end of the tournament.—
Gavriella Epstein-Lightman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Do my team members feel energized or exhausted by our culture?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But then Meyer burned out and took a brief hiatus before ending up at Ohio State while Donovan left UF a few years later to make the jump to the NBA.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Resilience is one of the defining factors between leaders who thrive under pressure and those who burn out.—
Erin Stafford,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dazed individuals are seen walking among debris in a hallway, with smoke in the air and power knocked out.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The fire knocked out power at the airport, which hosts over 200,000 passengers daily.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Tucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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