How to Use tuck in a Sentence

tuck

1 of 2 verb
  • The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.
  • The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.
  • A bag was tucked under her arm.
  • The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.
  • She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
  • She tucked her hair up under her hat.
  • Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.
  • Time to tuck the kids in, time to go be a mom.
    — Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Her hair was tucked behind her ears.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
  • This year, the expo felt tucked away.
    — Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Resist the urge to tuck plants in tight.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Keep these eyesores tucked away and out of sight.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
  • And the two were tucked away from the street, out of sight from the mall.
    — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Drain belts help keep your drains hidden and tucked away.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • At home at night, Rochelle would feed the kids and tuck them in.
    — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • It could be tucked away with a doe or on a walk looking for one.
    — Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Style them with your jeans tucked into the top, a sweater and a trench coat.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The glove tucked under his arm runs a size or two bigger.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Howze said Adger leaned forward and tucked his arms to his chest.
    — Darrell Smith may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
  • There is also a sauna tucked behind the rooftop pool.
    — Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Some were spotted on cave walls and tucked into rocky crevices.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Kate kept her hair in place by tucking a strand behind her ear.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Brace your abs and slightly tuck your pelvis forward.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Wearing long sleeves and long pants tucked into socks and shoes.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
  • Engage your abs, then tuck your toes toward your shins to lift your body.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The jar was then sealed and tucked into an ant mound to ferment overnight.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The bun provides an easy grip for a veil’s comb to be cleanly tucked away.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Pair them with a skirt or half-tucked jeans to show off their dainty details.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Sweep your hair back or tuck it behind your ears to show off the structural style.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Better to keep your crayons tucked away for a rainy day, far from any active flames.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026

tuck

2 of 2 noun
  • Repeat the pelvic tuck and side bend.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Can the chairs tuck under the table?
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • Some are looking for strategic tuck-ins.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Transfer salmon to a platter and tuck lemon slices around if desired.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
  • For a special treat, book a pirate tuck-in at bedtime.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Finally, there is a tuck, with the knees pulled up towards the chest.
    — Rhett Allain, Wired, 26 July 2021
  • Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.
    — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • To do a tuck up, simply lie on your back on the floor and pull your knees in towards your chest.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2022
  • One suite tucks beneath a soaring bóveda brick dome.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Wear it with a French tuck, unbuttoned, or tied in a cute knot at your waist.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Full-twisting double layout and front full through to a double tuck.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Looks like the tuck will be continuing on into fall.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Take tuck-pointing, which is fixing the mortar joints between bricks.
    — Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Trim and tuck edges to perfectly fit pan; discard excess.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Cube remaining cream cheese; tuck cubes in any empty spaces.
    — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Show off your favorite flats or tuck into knee-high boots, with the ankle-hitting hem length.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Wear with a bodysuit for a perfect tuck or a crop top to really show off the detail.
    — Taylor Ayers, Marie Claire, 20 May 2021
  • Tie together legs and tuck wing tips under chicken.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Soldiers will now be able to choose, without penalty, between a leg tuck and a plank to test core strength.
    — New York Times, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Leggings can just as easily dress down a blazer or tuck into a pair of thigh-high boots.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The foot of the side table tucks beneath the bottom of the sofa to keep you from knocking it over.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The wide-leg jeans have a statement look without feeling too slouchy, thanks to the brand’s lift and tuck design.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.
    — Christine Persaud, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Lipo and tummy tucks were the most common body procedures; breast lifts made up half of all breast surgeries.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The high-rise waist is supportive and easy to tuck tank tops, T-shirts, and blouses into.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • To make your own, start with a basic grapevine wreath and tuck real or faux stems of blooms and greenery into the branches.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Parents frame their baby’s footprints to hang on the wall or tuck into keepsake boxes.
    — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
  • The lightweight case weighs less than a pound, and tucks easily into any Monos bag or suitcase.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Medved’s fingerprints are still there, but with tweaks and tucks — some spread, some motion, constant movement.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Flip wheelbarrows upside down, drill drainage holes in planters and tuck buckets and tools under cover.
    — Ryan Brennan april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

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