tuck in

verb

tucked in; tucking in; tucks in
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

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Lee lives and works in a rare books store tucked in the heart of Tulsa – a local refuge and unofficial community hub. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Sheets and blankets were stretched tightly over the mattress, pillows were placed at the head, and an actual bedspread, to be totally removed at sleep time, was tucked in on top. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Made to look like a stylish romper when the shirt is tucked in, this two-piece set is relaxed and laid-back but still polished and put-together. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 The spa wing includes a steam room, a sauna and a cold plunge, tucked in alongside the property's gym, no reservation or crowd required, just a short walk from the bedroom. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuck in

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