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tuck

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Definition of tuck

as in loop

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Not a crisis — yet The negative feedback loop becomes more dangerous when nominal economic growth falls to low levels, causing debt relative to the size of the economy to rise persistently, Reese said.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
What knocks him for a deadly loop is a powdered, pampered piece of work called Mildred (Elizabeth Teeter).

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of loop

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In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of pleat

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Parker’s hair was gathered into an enormous, layered, fishtail braid that starts high on the back of her head with a bow, its ends interlaced intermittently with the incredibly thick folds of the plaits.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plait

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In all of these cases, however, separating the steel belt plies and bead cores from the rubber treads and sidewalls is a time- and labor-intensive process.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ply

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Otherwise, the oblong fruit is astringent enough to make your mouth pucker.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Grand Prismatic Spring from the air is insane, a pucker of turquoise ringed by yellow and orange in a blast zone edged by dense lodgepole pines.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of pucker

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The wheels hammered the concrete, every seam a mortal threat.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Five of Maiava’s first seven completions went to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, one of which came on a 31-yard strike down the seam for a touchdown despite tight coverage.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of seam

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The system is designed to provide short-range protection against drones, helicopters and low-flying aircraft, adding an air-defense layer alongside NMESIS’ anti-ship capability.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
The 100% cotton waffle blanket is the perfect end-of-the-bed layer when the nights get chillier.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of layer

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As the Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho slipped past the Florida Panthers defense for a breakaway, the Florida Panthers’ new goaltender set up in his crease.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
In the red zone, the Chiefs forced third-and-9, but the Dolphins’ blocking created a crease for backup running back Ollie Gordon, who gained 11 yards before scoring on the next play.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

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