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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Since foldables need to pass data and power across the hinge, there’s always a cable tucked in there that could press on the screen. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 Hayride staff chaperones encouraged riders to look for eight ghosts among displays tucked in the nearby field and along the route. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Nostalgic shopping is spreading across clothing, toys, photography and physical music formats, which means a lot of overlap with what parents may already have tucked in a closet. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 The tasting restaurant tucked in a sleek, modern setting combines the James Beard Award-winning credentials of chef Eric Ferguson with the hospitality chops of Cat Carter, ensuring a high quality experience that’s hard to match. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuck in

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