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 Carolina Pant, now marked down 32 percent, is made from a wool blend designed to protect against winter drafts, with a flattering high-rise fit that’s ideal for tucking in your most polished tops.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Setting a plant or two in your entryway along a table or on a shelf, maybe even in decorative planters tucked in the corner, goes a long way in design.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Making sure your kids are tucked in and sleeping is one of the best feelings as a parent, even when things didn’t go right during the day.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His job is to tuck in as flat as possible, hold on for dear life and pull the brakes at the end of the run.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Setting a plant or two in your entryway along a table or on a shelf, maybe even in decorative planters tucked in the corner, goes a long way in design.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Making sure your kids are tucked in and sleeping is one of the best feelings as a parent, even when things didn’t go right during the day.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
His job is to tuck in as flat as possible, hold on for dear life and pull the brakes at the end of the run.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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