dig in
verb
dug in; digging in; digs in
1
: to cover or incorporate by burying
dig in compost
2
: to establish in a dug defensive position
the platoon was well dug in
1
: to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches
2
a
: to go resolutely to work
b
: to begin eating
3
: to hold stubbornly to a position
4
: to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball)
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The smocked waistband stretches comfortably without digging in while the lightweight, breezy fabric helps keep things cool in the heat.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
After federal agents fatally shot Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, Democrats dug in their heels, refusing to back funding for immigration enforcement without significant reforms.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 June 2026
How To Clean Waterproof (Rubber) Gloves Coated rubber or nitrile gloves are great for digging in the mud, but the washing machine could damage the coating.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Platner has dug in on his military background when pitching himself to voters, but resurfaced posts from a Reddit account have created a roadblock for the candidate.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
After federal agents fatally shot Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, Democrats dug in their heels, refusing to back funding for immigration enforcement without significant reforms.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 9 June 2026
How To Clean Waterproof (Rubber) Gloves Coated rubber or nitrile gloves are great for digging in the mud, but the washing machine could damage the coating.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Platner has dug in on his military background when pitching himself to voters, but resurfaced posts from a Reddit account have created a roadblock for the candidate.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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