dig up

verb

dug up; digging up; digs up

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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Pipes with cannabis residue were dug up in Shakespeare’s garden, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Shakespeare is the one who put them there. Sam Kelly july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025 The initial surface used for the first two test events was dug up and relaid in April. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025 Their septic tank was dug up and repaired during the negotiation process and on the other side of the yard. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 After all, common problems (how to dig up those tasty, tasty roots) often lead to common solutions (sticks with pointed tips and rounded handles). ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dig up

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dig up was in the 14th century

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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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