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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The Vince Camuto Drop Shoulder Sweater features a drop shoulder and V-neck that is free-flowing enough to tuck in your favorite pair of jeans.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
It’s aimed at tucking in as a lower-cost alternative to subscription VOD services like Netflix or HBO Max.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The news came with the reveal of her logo, two large Cs intertwined with a third smaller one tucked in between, and the announcement of a few apparel drops.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Follow it with an al fresco lunch at Nepenthe, a beloved favorite along the Pacific Coast Highway, where bohemians have been tucking in since 1949.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
It’s aimed at tucking in as a lower-cost alternative to subscription VOD services like Netflix or HBO Max.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
The news came with the reveal of her logo, two large Cs intertwined with a third smaller one tucked in between, and the announcement of a few apparel drops.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Follow it with an al fresco lunch at Nepenthe, a beloved favorite along the Pacific Coast Highway, where bohemians have been tucking in since 1949.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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