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
  • In the image, Camilla wears a bright blue dress and a diamond and sapphire butterfly brooch, which was presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • The custodian of this jewel is Amrit Maan, the fourth-generation owner of The Punjab and a man who wears more hats than any one human should reasonably be expected to.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of wears
Verb
  • There is also evidence, both Moss and Saphire note, that measles kills immune system memory cells when infecting someone without vaccine-induced or natural immunity.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Odysseus reveals who is really is, and with the help of Telemachus, kills all the suitors in a breakneck fight to the death.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of kills
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  • 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
  • Kenner said Thuja will only truly rest after a long session of training or searching, which tires out not only her body but also her brain.
    — Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of tires
Verb
  • Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
    — Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
  • If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • Eventually, Butch breaks free and knocks out the Gimp, effectively hanging him since he’d been strung up.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Members of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club spent the weekend camped out on a Huntington Beach middle school soccer field, practicing various ways the ham radio operators will help in an earthquake, fire or other disaster that knocks out communications.
    — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 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
  • Why cost per wear could reshape sustainable fashion Clothing is a consumable good that wears out, so it can reasonably be judged on a unit-price basis.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
  • Because clothing is a consumable good that wears out, it can reasonably be evaluated on a unit-price basis, much like cost per use.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of wears out
Verb
  • Nutrient leaching when water drains out of containers and baskets adds to the problem.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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