Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuck
Noun
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The result is a family-friendly loop where people and pets can do laps or just wander down to the creek.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026 -
The other six ascended to the highest office in the land as a result of the dysfunction that has made Peru a punch line in political-science circles, a sad story of ungovernability played on a loop.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Only their angel was as unruffled as before, not a pleat out of place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The pants are complete with pleat detailing for a professional, polished look, but their elastic waistband rivals the comfort of pajama bottoms.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Based on the size of the plaits, knotless braids can be styled into beautiful updos, woven together to make even larger braids, or left out, flowing down your back.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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And so into her field of vision bends her mother: sleek brown hair bound into long plaits, a smooth brow, a strong and freckled arm, dark lashes casting shadows on pronounced cheekbones.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, magnetic media pucker and demagnetize.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Demoustier plays Suzanne, an exotic attraction who risks electrocution several times a day to make sparks fly when volunteer smoochers from the audience pucker up.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Burrows has given up 17 home runs in 13 starts this season, with 11 coming on his four-seam fastball.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Buttons require holes, a hood must be attached to the back of a garment, a zipper worked into a seam or hidden amongst pleats requires more pattern making and construction time.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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In the layer of the upper atmosphere called the stratosphere, the gas creates a protective layer that shields Earthlings from harmful ultraviolet rays.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
8 June 2026
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The blueberry layer brings deep sweetness and vibrant color, while Meyer lemon adds a floral brightness that keeps the parfaits tasting fresh and lively.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Certain areas of the body (particularly creases) absorb self-tanner more quickly and require a little extra work.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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Rod Brind’Amour had elected not to challenge the Golden Knights’ opening goal of the series on Tuesday, after Andersen was bumped by Keegan Kolesar at the edge of his crease, because the Carolina coach knew the NHL required a heavy burden of proof to overturn a call.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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