tucks (away or in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tuck (away or in)
as in consumes
to take in as food after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy

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  1. consumes
  2. eats
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  • Football sensation Erling Haaland, known for his striking goal record, reportedly consumes 6,000 calories daily, a regimen suited to his intense physical demands and unique metabolism.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Memory-centric computing has emerged as one possible solution because moving data often consumes more energy than the calculations themselves.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of consumes
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  • Cyclospora infections typically occur when someone eats raw produce that has been contaminated with fecal material.
    — Eva Flowe July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • The stocky species, up to 11 inches long, sometimes out-competes or eats other lizards, including brown anoles.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of eats
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“Tucks (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucks%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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