tuck

Definition of tucknext

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Noun
  • Authentic sorrow fed on the performance of sorrow, in a never-ending loop.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Nearly 30,000 motorists use the tunnels each day as residents travel to work in Oakland or make the clockwise loop through Chinatown on to I-880 north, according to the Alameda County Transportation Commission.
    Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The structured waistband anchors the silhouette, a front pleat adds depth, and the longer hemline lengthens the leg.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The subtle pleat pattern gives the ruffle a refined character that pairs exceptionally well with quilts and starchy white duvet covers.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The poor choice of font did not upset me, nor, indeed, did the quality of the paper, which was not unlike single-ply toilet roll.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The next best thing is slipping into this 4-ply cashmere shawl-collar cardigan, made in Scotland for the Armoury, which is like a blanket with sleeves and buttons.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Nothing a shot of mezcal with the pucker of sour apple can’t blot out.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • One had no beak, only a crimson pucker between its dark-bright eyes.
    Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Nike said the new designs were developed with input from players, including on the weight of the fabric and seam placement.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.
    Adam Williams March 15, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Officers are unsure what caused the semi to overturn, but said that the thick liquid began to flow out of the trailer and quickly spread, creating an inch-thick layer of syrup across the westbound lanes.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rumors tip a crease-free display, in-display sensors, and a price tag of at least $2,000 (but possibly $2,400).
    Lance Whitney, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
  • While these sticks are creamy in texture, the product is still smudge-proof and crease-resistant, and lasts all day.
    Micaela English, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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