tuck

Definition of tucknext

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Noun
  • Newer facilities rely on closed-loop cooling systems that recirculate cooling liquids instead of evaporating water.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
  • While no definitive plans are in place, Rosales described long-term ambitions to further extend the trail to the Hunt Branch Library and potentially with other city trail loops.
    Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Her skirt has pleats, just like this Amazon find that’s going for $37.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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
  • Generally Septic-Safe Types of Toilet Papers Standard toilet paper products that are generally beneficial for the septic system include recycled toilet paper, biodegradable toilet paper, tree-free toilet paper, single-ply toilet paper, and soft two-ply toilet paper.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Stainless steel is a poor conductor, meaning a single-ply pan made of stainless steel would cook inconsistently, with numerous hot and cold spots.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • One had no beak, only a crimson pucker between its dark-bright eyes.
    Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Then the evil grin loses its enthusiasm, gradually working its way to a toothless pucker.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On just the second play of the second quarter, Lacy was off to the race, finding a seam and busting out a 73-yard touchdown run to go up 7-3 after the extra point.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • His four-seam fastball averages about 94 MPH.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the thin, stretch material is lightweight enough to layer under a helmet if needed.
    Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • When deconstructed, the coat features one wool layer that serves as a jacket on its own, and another reversible layer that functions as a lightweight quilted down jacket.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The dent should not have any sharp creases or be located near the seams or edges.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Gustavsson made the initial save on a long-range shot by defenseman Tony DeAngelo, but the puck sat loose in the Wild crease for just a bit too long.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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