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Definitions

tuck in

VERB
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Synonyms
STRONGEST
bury enclose fix ingrain inlay insert install lodge
STRONG
deposit fasten impact infix pierce plant plunge press root set
WEAK
dig in drive in hammer in put into ram in stick in stuff in thrust in
Antonyms
STRONG
ascend rise
WEAK
dig up

Example Sentences

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Cignetti required his staff to tuck in their shirts before running players through their first drills of the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

For a more autumnal spin, I tuck in about ½ cup of cubed, softened butternut squash, a sprinkle of brown sugar, cubes of manchego, and a few torn sage leaves.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025

She said the King had helped tuck in a blanket to keep her warm on a chilly day.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

As for Harbaugh’s tighter-ship influence, Bosa said he has seen it in things like how the Chargers tuck in their jerseys during practices and keep their lockers tidy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

Then she’d tuck in again, as avidly as ever.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine