tucks

Definition of tucksnext
plural of tuck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucks
Noun
  • Originally commissioned for Queen Maria Cristina in the late 19th century, the tiara features upright diamond loops with white pearls at the center of each sinuous turn.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In practice, these demos show neuromorphic AI achieving millisecond-range sensing and decision loops.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To complete the ensemble, braid your hair into two plaits and tie them with baby blue bows at the ends.
    Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Gibbens flashed tremendous instincts versus a Dolphins offense designed to quickly displace defenders and create creases with motion and misdirection.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Permanent press is a specialized setting designed to keep creases to a minimum.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Tucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucks. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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