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 slouchy V-neck has stylish batwing sleeves and can be worn off the shoulder and tucked in for a more classy, put-together look.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The freeski and snowboarding events at these Olympics are being held in Livigno, tucked in the Italian Alps, hours away from the official host cities of Milan and Cortina.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
The freeski and snowboarding events at these Olympics are being held in Livigno, tucked in the Italian Alps, hours away from the official host cities of Milan and Cortina.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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