TUCKS (AWAY OR IN) Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

tucks (away or in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tuck (away or in)

as in consumes

to take in as food after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy

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That approach consumes considerable material and takes time during clearance operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Interest already consumes more resources than national defense.

— Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026

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The body performs them automatically while the driver listens to music, talks with a passenger or eats a sandwich.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Today’s recipe Fresh, crunchy bread crumbs add contrast to this light chickpea and escarole soup that eats like a hearty meal.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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