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
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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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Lastly, rather than meeting people at the bar, go fill up your food plate.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Part of that campaign against hunger could be a series of food drives collecting donations for your local food bank.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.—
Chioma Nnadi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Related: See All the New Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively’s Texts & Emails—Including the One That References Taylor Swift Did Blake Lively wear blackface?—
Caroline Bell,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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By comparison, Hurricane Katrina, the 2005 storm that devastated New Orleans, killed more than 1,800 and cost about $200 billion, according to federal estimates.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, which is burning near Pasadena, was responsible for 11 of the deaths, while the Palisades Fire killed five people, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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One of the main courses is a sirloin steak sandwich with pesto sauce, Parmesan cheese, rocket leaves and ciabatta bread, whilst another is alfredo pasta.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The closest anything comes to fusion is the bread service, which pairs New England-style Parker House rolls, fresh from the oven and marshmallow-soft, with a lineup of compound butters, including one, lusciously saffron-infused, inspired by bouillabaisse, the Provençal seafood stew.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.—
Nick Hendry,
theweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Verb
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While Valverde was brought off in the 74th minute of the Super Cup semi final win against Mallorca on Thursday, Bellingham was seen going to the turf exhausted on more than one occasion and touching the back of his legs.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Backlash to the backlash emerged on Thursday, as many users pointed out that fire resources had been exhausted in the Palisades.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now, with the Palisades Fire burning out of control on the other side of a mountain ridge, the campus is a gathering place for those needing refuge – and the people volunteering to help.—
Ali Martin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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The buzz was Amir, my partner, informing me that the minutes-old Eaton Fire a mile from our home was burning out of control.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Recall that Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez was knocked out of office in the last election.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coco Gauff stunned by Paula Badosa at the Australian Open The American tennis star was knocked out of the Australian Open after Paula Badosa of Spain served up some serious competition.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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