dig up

verb

dug up; digging up; digs up
Synonyms of dig upnext

transitive verb

: unearth
digging up potatoes
dug up some new information

Examples of dig up in a Sentence

she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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To do this, simply dig up the entire plant clump, separate or cut the roots into smaller sections, and replant them immediately. Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 These were deep waters, his attempts to dig up the roots of English football, to restore the standing and respect of the England team around the world. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026 That work requires them to dig up the ground and the pavement. Jessica Riley, CBS News, 8 June 2026 In the third episode, Oxman claims that Jackson instructed him to dig up dirt that would discredit the family. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig up

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dig up was in 1611

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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20up. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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