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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The spa wing includes a steam room, a sauna and a cold plunge, tucked in alongside the property's gym, no reservation or crowd required, just a short walk from the bedroom. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The longer silhouette can be tucked in or worn loose over leggings and skinny jeans. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 As guests tuck in to homemade waffles topped with plump berries, the general manager talks about the history of the city’s oldest, continuously operating hotel — a landmark on the New River since 1936. Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 All that’s left is tucking in at the counter, my home version of a restaurant bar, where dining solo feels like luxurious self-care, and anything but lonely. Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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