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tucker (out)

verb

ˈtə-kər How to pronounce tucker (out) (audio)
Definition of tucker (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucker (out)
  1. wear
  2. kill
  3. tire
  4. exhaust
  5. burn out
  6. knock out
  7. drain
  8. wear out
Verb
  • Carlton Wing wore a coat of live mayflies Thursday while fly fishing for bream on Midway Lake.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Her coaching staff has worn IM8 swag, though things can get confusing because her coach, Anton Dubrov, is now part of the Eight Sleep team.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of wear
Verb
  • In January 2025, an American Airlines regional jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This is, quite frankly, baloney — who’s to say the Manhunter didn’t kill and take the form of someone already living in the town?
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of kill
Verb
  • Shelton’s serve had manacled him just enough; the first set’s effort had tired him just enough.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, an evening session does not just tire you out.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of tire
Verb
  • Commanders should seek positional advantages without exhausting their soldiers, manipulate the enemy’s movements when possible, and recognize when circumstances make pursuit or attack unwise.
    — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Then Shay Whitcomb, who is here only as a waiver-claim placeholder because the Giants exhausted all their infield depth, drove a pitch off the wall in center field to cap the six-run rally and give the Giants the lead.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • Ngy worked construction and fished in his free time, eventually burning out after too many layoffs and inconsistent work following the housing crash of 2008.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Hunter Mahan walked away from the PGA Tour in 2021 and has been open about being completely burnt out on all things involved with the non-stop grind of professional golf.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of burn out
Verb
  • Intense wind and surging waves from Hurricane Lowell damaged oceanfront resorts, ripped apart roads and knocked out power early this week on Kauai, known for its stunning tropical landscapes, waterfalls and dramatic cliffs.
    — GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • That's the reality of life without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, who was knocked out of this season-opening matchup with a right hip injury.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of knock out
Verb
  • As a young man, Francisco traversed it on horseback, eking out a living by draining resin from the towering pines.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Management voluntarily closed the store until a three-compartment sink could be fixed to drain properly.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of drain
Verb
  • If the system simply wears out, that may be a warranty claim.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These days, though, there’s no need to wear out your shoe leather.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of wear out
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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