TUCK (AWAY OR IN) Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

tuck (away or in)

verb

ˈtək

Definition of tuck (away or in)

as in to eat

to take in as food after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy

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Don't forget to check the social media accounts of your local favorite eating spots for more deals.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Many kinds of fly larvae eat dead or decaying tissue and may sometimes end up on meat, but New World screwworm larvae need living tissue to survive and develop.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

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Every one of those calls consumes tokens and touches a system with its own permissions.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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Schools could permit phones for specific instructional purposes while requiring them to be put away during other parts of the school day.

— Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
That means items that frequently get wet, like hedge clippers, gardening gloves, and water toys, won’t mold and mildew when they’re put away.

— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

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