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tuckers (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tucker (out)
as in wears
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 tuckers (out)
  1. wears
  2. kills
  3. tires
  4. exhausts
  5. knocks out
  6. burns out
  7. wears out
  8. drains
Verb
  • The Sierra follows the same basic recipe but wears it in typical GMC fashion, with that enormous signature grille, vertical lighting elements, and a more polished, upscale appearance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One team member, who usually wears medium-to-large coats, fit comfortably in a size small with room to spare.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of wears
Verb
  • Its bubbling action lifts dirt, kills bacteria, and removes mold and mildew without harsh fumes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie subsequently kills Manchester with a hatchet, with Maggie present, before the pair turn their attention to Andrew and Abby.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of kills
Verb
  • While the concept has always had Fox shocks, it was first seen with Maxxis rubber, and subsequently with Schwalbe Tacky Chan downhill tires on DT Swiss wheels last year.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of tires
Verb
  • If a bureaucratic process exhausts whatever time a citizen has available, then benefits are lost or rights are denied.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • Rocky Marciano knocks out Ezzard Charles in the eighth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain his world heavyweight title.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That knocks out the mac and cheese at The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden, GGC Smokehouse, Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar & Ribs, The Smoke Pit, Original Chicken ‘n Ribs, Angry Ale’s, Chophouse 101 and Nana Morrison’s Soul Food.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of knocks out
Verb
  • When the candle burns out, upcycle the elegant blue jar into a seashell or trinket holder to keep the beachy vibes going.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of burns out
Verb
  • If the system simply wears out, that may be a warranty claim.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • If your compressor fails after years of normal use or your system simply wears out after heavy usage, homeowners insurance typically won't pay for a replacement because the failure wasn't caused by a covered peril.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of wears out
Verb
  • Once your washer drains, that water becomes wastewater alongside everything flowing from sinks, showers, toilets and dishwashers.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Not Improving Drainage Mums won’t thrive in soil that drains poorly and stays too soggy.
    — Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of drains
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“Tuckers (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuckers%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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