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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It can be placed in a savings account at a bank, in a jar in your closet or an envelope tucked in your desk.
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Dolby Atmos is on board to boost the stereo speakers, with one in the earpiece and the other tucked in the bottom edge.
—PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Traveling with full-sized cans from the brand isn’t always feasible, so keeping a few sachets tucked in our bag is an easy way to consume it when needed.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Dolby Atmos is on board to boost the stereo speakers, with one in the earpiece and the other tucked in the bottom edge.
—PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Traveling with full-sized cans from the brand isn’t always feasible, so keeping a few sachets tucked in our bag is an easy way to consume it when needed.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
Amid the sea of dark suits, Melania was difficult to pluck out of the crowd, unlike, say, Second Lady Usha Vance, who dressed in a pastel pink wool coat, her hair tucked in a chignon to show her face.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Tuck in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20in. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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