tuck
verb (used with object)
to put into a small, close, or concealing place.
tucked
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past participleof tuck.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tuck.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tuckverb (used with object)to put into a small, close, or concealing place.
Example Sentences
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He made sure cameras followed him to his father’s favorite Rio bakery Saturday where he tucked into his father’s signature sweet treat of bread slathered with condensed milk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Liechtenstein is a tiny, doubly-landlocked country tucked away between Switzerland and Austria, whose ruler enjoys sweeping political powers, unlike many of his counterparts in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Between my sobs and his sighs, the other servers tucked past, wondering what was happening but not really wanting to deal with the crazy person watching their co-worker badger-dig into the bowels of this cabinet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
I paid and tucked them beside the tomatoes.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
He kept his head tucked down, didn’t even glance my way.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
