- present tense form of tuck (3rd person singular).
tucks
Example Sentences
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He tries to spend 60 uninterrupted minutes a day with his sons; when he tucks the eldest into bed, they play a word game and then pray.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Wearing a black-and-white ensemble that bares her midriff, she tucks her feet under her and treats our chat like a gab session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
Tempus even tucks in recipe cards, an apron, sea salt and scallop shells to make indulging as easy as can be.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
"Tummy tucks are one of the most common procedures to return with a complication from," she adds.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025
She closes it softly and tucks it onto her lap.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
