How to Use tuck in in a Sentence

tuck in

phrasal verb
Definition of tuck innext
  • The home is tucked in a private spot at the end of a small lane.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Wear a shirt tucked in with a belt, shorts or long pants.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • This when the fetus's head is down and the chin is tucked in and facing the spine.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Aside from the main rooms is the bathroom, which is tucked in on the first floor as well.
    — Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • To dress it up, match it with black trousers and a blazer, with the shirt tucked in.
    — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
  • All your child will have to do is crouch down and tuck in their arms and legs.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
  • Two sheep are tucked in and ready for bed in the twin beds beside him.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
  • Flak jackets were tucked in the front, near the driver’s seat.
    — Kamila Hrabchuk, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024
  • Hold here, keeping the elbows tucked in tight along the ribcage.
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • Brace your core and keep your elbows tucked in close to the sides of your torso.
    — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The cheese and ham is tucked in the center—a small savory surprise.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Round Tablecloth Step 1: The trick to folding a round shape is to tuck in the curved edges, Liard says.
    — Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • And, its hip-skimming length means it can be tucked in or out of pants, skirts, and shorts.
    — Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024
  • King said Sanchez was seated, and the gun was tucked in his waistband.
    — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
  • Raise your arm and stretch away from the leg that's tucked in, looking upwards.
    — Women's Health, 11 July 2023
  • To install, simply lay the blanket over the couch and tuck in around the cushions.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Wear the flattering top tucked in with skirts or un-tucked with jeans.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
  • So those few hours (or minutes) alone, once the kids are tucked in, are precious.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 June 2023
  • It’s best used before bed to unwind the mind and body before tucking in for the night.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • With one of your hands, pull the belt a little tighter, and what that does is creates this sense of being tucked in.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2023
  • Woods wanted the tail of the shirt to be slightly longer in the back to allow it to be tucked in without being bulky.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Arcade games and a billiards table are tucked in the corner of the restaurant.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Sprinting up the right side, Wilkinson tucked in behind the defense and banged in a cross from Jacqui Hand from the center of the box.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023
  • That's no problem at all, thanks to the stain-fighting power of the Tide To Go Stick that's tucked in my back pocket.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2023
  • My favorites were these navy shorts with a belt and a navy sleeveless V-neck shirt, tucked in, that Kournikova wore.
    — Caroline Wozniacki, Vogue, 29 June 2023
  • Plus, the high-rise waistband is the perfect height to tuck in your favorite blouse or sport your favorite cropped top.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024
  • Shirts must have collars or blade collars designed for golf, and all shirts must be tucked in.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Lee is on the second floor of the DC booth, tucked in a back corner of the convention hall, taking in the colorful view of the floor.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 July 2023
  • The tampon in question will never be found at the bottom of a purse, or tucked in a desk drawer at the office.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The suite, tucked in a strip mall next door to a day care center, has no signs or other indications of what goes on inside.
    — Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024

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