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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
got in a couple of digs about lawyers at my friend's expense
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as in apartment
digs plural
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
check out my new digs on the north side of town
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Recent Examples of dig
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The bass harmlessly dug the hooks into the glove, but Bill’s hands were fully protected and didn’t get a scratch.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In mid-March, after Joaquin Niemann won his second LIV Golf tournament of the year to that point, Mickelson took to social media to praise Niemann while taking a dig at Scheffler.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Verb
Trenching One of the most old-fashioned and affordable ways of keeping grass out of your flower beds is to dig a trench between the edge of the bed and the lawn.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The bass harmlessly dug the hooks into the glove, but Bill’s hands were fully protected and didn’t get a scratch.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Noun
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LONG BEACH STATE VOLLEYBALL
Freshman Moni Nikolov posted six kills, four aces and a pair of digs and Long Beach State beat UCLA 25-17, 25-23 and 25-21 to win the NCAA men’s volleyball tournament Monday night.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
In mid-March, after Joaquin Niemann won his second LIV Golf tournament of the year to that point, Mickelson took to social media to praise Niemann while taking a dig at Scheffler.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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Photos show archaeologists carefully excavating the rectangular work, with parts of it covered under layers of dirt.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Fred and Rose West were arrested in 1994, after police got a search warrant to excavate their property.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Within seconds, Phaedra poked fun at newbies Brit Eady, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
25 May 2025
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These two words have become an international meme, poking fun at Trump, especially since Putin ignored him.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Though Nicole reserves her harshest jabs for Jorgeous, the real heat is between Tina and Mistress.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Admittedly, Al wasn't a huge fan of Patrick's little brother tagging along on their outing and began referring to him as his Little House on the Prairie character, Albert, to poke little jabs.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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They were quickly showered with boos and insults, along with various food items and beverages, including my mother’s large Pepsi.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The statue was widely reviled by locals, who saw its abstract look as ugly and an insult to the first lady.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Jack Klugman portrayed Oscar, and Tony Randall played Felix, and their differing household standards led to lots of comedic clashes as the pair shared a New York City apartment.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a cryptocurrency business partner in a SoHo luxury apartment in New York City, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and local media reports.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Verb
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The father pleads for his life as dirt is being shoveled in his face, unable to understand what Vahid is doing this for.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Then, workers shovel lots and lots of coal as the bricks fire, firming them up.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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