TUCKER (OUT) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

tucker (out)

verb

ˈtə-kər

Definition of tucker (out)

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight

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The Buc-ee’s beaver logo features the face of a beaver with prominent buck teeth wearing a red ball cap against a yellow backdrop.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wear

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Video released by police after the shooting showed two officers charging into the school and killing the shooter, who’d just fatally shot three 9-year-olds and three adults and was firing from a window.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of kill

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In other words, an evening session does not just tire you out.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The game slows not only because bodies tire more quickly, but because players begin pacing themselves earlier — conserving energy for the moments that matter most.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of tire

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Maybe you’re exhausted by other commitments or spending too much time on your phone, which can be a distraction and energy zapper.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
After exhausting federal aid, grants, and scholarships, private student loans can help cover any remaining funding gaps.

— Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaust

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Goalies are notoriously unpredictable, and their star can often burn out much faster than their skater counterparts.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
That work was motivated by the errors that led to burn out in my twenties, specifically chasing impact at the expense of everything else.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of burn out

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The pandemic knocked out demand for coal, oil and gas as industries slowed or stopped, and stay-at-home regulations meant leaving the car and its gasoline in the garage.

— Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Mike Tyson starts his comeback, knocking out Peter McNeeley in 89 seconds at Las Vegas.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of knock out

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Overall, workout shorts that wear out quickly usually last less than a year, while more durable options last longer than a year.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Shoppers love these wide-leg pants, saying they’re polished enough to wear out and cozy enough to use as pajamas.

— Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of wear out

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