tuck in
phrasal verb
tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress
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The 35-seat restaurant tucked in a familiar red building is open daily for lunch and dinner.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
To create them, trace and cut two egg shapes, decorate as desired, then glue the edges together—leaving a small opening to tuck in a message or seed packets or candy before sealing.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
End-of-Bed Accents For a more layered look than a duvet and comforter can achieve, casually drape or neatly tuck in a duvet at the end of the bed.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Complement with a tee, an oversized blouse tucked in, or a basic tank top.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
To create them, trace and cut two egg shapes, decorate as desired, then glue the edges together—leaving a small opening to tuck in a message or seed packets or candy before sealing.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
End-of-Bed Accents For a more layered look than a duvet and comforter can achieve, casually drape or neatly tuck in a duvet at the end of the bed.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Complement with a tee, an oversized blouse tucked in, or a basic tank top.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tuck in
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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