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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
Brian New, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Hatchlings dig their way out later in the summer, and immediately try to find the ocean.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But the bold aesthetic comes at the cost of the actors’ freedom in a play that otherwise seems perfectly at home at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center’s impressive new digs adjacent to the company’s old Santa Monica home.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Verb
Under state law, companies have to notify 811 at least two business days before digging begins on any project.
—Brian New, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Hatchlings dig their way out later in the summer, and immediately try to find the ocean.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Noun
How about the digs—any notable features there?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But the bold aesthetic comes at the cost of the actors’ freedom in a play that otherwise seems perfectly at home at Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center’s impressive new digs adjacent to the company’s old Santa Monica home.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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Consequently, the museum’s collection comprises artifacts excavated by British authorities from across the Mandate territory.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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For three weeks, the Sallam Lab team excavated fossils under the intense desert sun.—
Sanaa El-Sayed,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The way Daniel and Jackie get to know each other feels more authentic than genuine, navigating playful bonding moments as well as their own personal hang-ups.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Verb
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As the miles dragged on, a chase vehicle crept by periodically with cameras poking out the window to capture scenes that could later be shared on social media, where Emanuel now has an almost daily presence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The jab referenced a growing backlash against the power of major technology firms and fears that artificial intelligence could accelerate job losses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The anonymity Athlon Sports grants to a Big Ten assistant coach in its annual preview magazine often leads to at least one jab at the Gophers head coach.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Adding insult to injury, those temporary wheels are often uninspiring (and sometimes unfamiliar)—brands such as Skoda, Citroen, Peugeot, and Vauxhall.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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To add nationalistic insult to injury, the head of Wardex isn’t even American.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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All the furniture in the apartment is actually for sale; inquire within to purchase.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Her apartment offers exceptional views of the basilica, but the uncertainty surrounding the project has become a source of constant concern and has even prevented her from investing in renovations.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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On summer breaks from university, Gilmore also worked at the port, painting buildings, shoveling coal on a steamship and crewing on harbor boats.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Barona Band of Mission Indians Tribal Council members joined Ramona Municipal Water District directors to shovel dirt to kick off the start of construction.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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