How to Use tuck in in a Sentence

tuck in

phrasal verb

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 region is known for scenic villages and valleys tucked in the High Atlas Mountains.
  — Sam Metz and Mosa'ab Elshamy, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2023
• Of course, laundry rooms come in all sizes, and even larger homes sometimes have the washer and dryer tucked in a nook.
  — Leslie J. Thompson, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Start with a basic grapevine wreath, then tuck in sprigs of faux eucalyptus, dusty miller, and more.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• Such keen self-awareness was well buried a decade ago, tucked in a squalid little casket with all the good metaphors and a large hunk of talent.
  — James Robins, Vulture, 1 May 2023
• These filters are tucked in the hood above your stove or cooktop and their job is to vent out smells while collecting grease and grime.
  — USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
• Wire together faux twigs and vines to form a handle, then add floral water vials to both sides of the basket to hold the tulips and tuck in faux wheatgrass.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
• As their names suggest, the fetus or fetal posture has the sleeper tucked in, both legs bent and supporting each other.
  — Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024

Last Updated: 15 Aug 2024