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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One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest.
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 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
The drawstring waistband sits nicely on my hips without digging in, and the silky material feels incredibly soft and breathable.
—Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
As Rachel learns about the family curse that threatens her and her betrothed, Morrone digs in with emotional complexity and real grit.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 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
The drawstring waistband sits nicely on my hips without digging in, and the silky material feels incredibly soft and breathable.
—Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
As Rachel learns about the family curse that threatens her and her betrothed, Morrone digs in with emotional complexity and real grit.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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