tuck (away or in)

verb

ˈtək How to pronounce tuck (away or in) (audio)
Definition of tuck (away or in)next
as in to eat
to take in as food after tucking away that huge meal, I was feeling a little sleepy

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  1. eat
  2. consume
  3. put away
Verb
  • Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.
    Plain Dealer guest writer, cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of eat
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  • Surprising Fact On a body weight basis, children 2 to 5 years old consume about twice as much of the red dye through food as the general population, according to the FDA.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of consume
Verb
  • Southwest Airlines will start landing procedures at a higher altitude, requiring travelers to fasten their seatbelts and put away laptops and tray tables earlier in the flight.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Bemidji State 20, Western Colorado 19: With the Mountaineers driving to put away their second playoff victory in as many weeks, fate took a cruel turn.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of put away
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“Tuck (away or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck%20%28away%20or%20in%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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