dig into

verb

dug into; digging into; digs into

1

: to mix (something) into (soil) by digging

dig the compost into the soil

2

informal : to begin eating (something)

The family was digging into a delicious meal.

They dug into their steaks.

3

somewhat informal : to try to learn or uncover information by studying (something)

The detectives dug into his past and learned that he had once lived in another country.

4

: to push against (a body part) in a sharp and painful way

The bed's springs are digging into my back.

Her fingernails dug into my hand.

5

: to push (something) into (a body part) in a sharp and painful way

She dug her fingernails into my hand.

He dug his elbow into my ribs.

Examples of dig into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid swimsuits with underwires, which can feel restrictive and dig into sensitive skin. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

The canoe dug into the top of my spine, biting harder every step. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

However, before the group reconvenes, Paula takes some time to dig into the files in the flash drive that Ashley dropped at the police station. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Turner felt meditation helped his breakout season happen last year and wanted to dig into that even more. — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for dig into

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• detinue
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