dig for

verb

dug for; digging for; digs for

: to search for (something) by digging

miners digging for coal

—often used figuratively

The police have been digging for clues to help solve this murder.

Examples of dig for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Olson, who has team highs of 147 kills, 15 blocks and 88 digs for the Bears (10-3), is making an impact on the program in other ways as well. — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Airport security can seem tedious, waiting in long lines, digging for your ID in your bag, unpacking your laptop, and waiting your turn to have a 3D body scan. — Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Groups then pull on rubber boots and get their hands dirty, learning to dig for clams and shucking fresh, raw oysters harvested directly from the beach. — Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026

As specialized emergency crews dig for flood survivors in Nepal, authorities in Tibet are also tracking rescue efforts. — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for dig for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore