tuck in
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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That’s being tucked in to something called Build America 250 Act.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Weeks later, Kennedy modeled good beef-eating behavior, posing for a pic on his 72nd birthday while tucking in to a bone-in steak decked out with candles.
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David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
This boutique property is tucked in a quiet corner of Carmel-by-the-Sea but still within walking distance of shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
1 July 2026
Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Weeks later, Kennedy modeled good beef-eating behavior, posing for a pic on his 72nd birthday while tucking in to a bone-in steak decked out with candles.
—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
This boutique property is tucked in a quiet corner of Carmel-by-the-Sea but still within walking distance of shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
—
Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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