tuck in
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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There is a small room tucked in the middle of the ship that serves as a tribute to the victims of that attack.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Crips at the park that recognized him, though, had guns tucked in theirs.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The garden glowing back at us—pond, arch, vine maple, sauna tucked in the corner—was nearly unrecognizable.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The shorts have a thick waistband, which keeps them from riding up, and the tank top is long enough to comfortably tuck in for an effortlessly polished look.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Crips at the park that recognized him, though, had guns tucked in theirs.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The garden glowing back at us—pond, arch, vine maple, sauna tucked in the corner—was nearly unrecognizable.
—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
The shorts have a thick waistband, which keeps them from riding up, and the tank top is long enough to comfortably tuck in for an effortlessly polished look.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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 29 Jun. 2026.
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