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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With all the traffic that goes through there, there’s bound to be dirt, debris, dead bugs and more grime on the floors and tucked in the crevices. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 June 2025 Also tucked in the Legislature budget response was a suspension of the proposal to eliminate over 6,000 vacant positions until next year so lawmakers can study the potential impacts of those cuts on the state’s ability to monitor public health and environmental protection. Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025 On the left, Nuno Mendes tucks in plenty to cover for Hakimi, often making a back three. Mark Carey, New York Times, 31 May 2025 Lee lives and works in a rare bookstore tucked in the heart of Tulsa — a local refuge and unofficial community hub. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tuck in

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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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