as in food
substances intended to be eaten
you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback
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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 tucker
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
In April, President Trump signed an executive order requiring interstate tuckers to read and speak the language proficiently in order to maintain their licenses.
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Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
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Jessie Quinn,
Peoplemag,
2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
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Emily Matchar,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
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Sarah Baird,
House Beautiful,
14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
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The Economist,
14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
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Chicago Tribune,
chicagotribune.com,
20 Apr. 2018
Noun
Is there a sleepover tucker-inner on Heather’s staff?
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
In April, President Trump signed an executive order requiring interstate tuckers to read and speak the language proficiently in order to maintain their licenses.
—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
—
Jessie Quinn,
Peoplemag,
2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
—
Emily Matchar,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
—
Sarah Baird,
House Beautiful,
14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
—
The Economist,
14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
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Chicago Tribune,
chicagotribune.com,
20 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucker
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The food company gets top ratings in such occupations as baker and food prep worker.
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
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“Tucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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