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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
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Websites and apps should be easy to navigate; patients should not have to dig through multiple pages to find the answers to their basic questions.
—Robert Gelb, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Photos show the dig process and a military harness fragment uncovered at the site.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Verb
Clean Green Golf Balls (Set of 48) Having a few extra golf balls could be the difference between digging through the bushes to find that last stray driveand smooth gameplay.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Websites and apps should be easy to navigate; patients should not have to dig through multiple pages to find the answers to their basic questions.
—Robert Gelb, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Blue O’Neill had 23 assists and Krystian Paluch chipped in with 18 digs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Photos show the dig process and a military harness fragment uncovered at the site.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Civil work has finished at six out of eight stations in Gujarat, while Mumbai's underground terminus at Bandra Kurla Complex is 75 percent excavated.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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This information has to be excavated, for lack of a better word, with values testing.—
Suzy Welch,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Whether yours is filled with down, polyester, or something in between, knowing how to wash it properly can mean the difference between preserving its plush feel and ending up with a lumpy, flattened mess.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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They are also known as direct-to-participant trials or virtual studies.1 DCTs may offer several benefits, including convenience for participants.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
31 May 2025
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Musk then made a jab over Trump’s former relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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These immigrants in Florida find Trump’s offer ‘an insult’ Many are skeptical.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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The master of appropriating insults just can’t do anything to make TACO his — Trump Always Cares Outstandingly just doesn’t have the same ring.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The officers fired at Gainer, who retreated into the apartment.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In the last week, Jeff helped Jac move his stuff into a new apartment.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Verb
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After Hart shoveled the ball to Jalen Brunson, Andrew Nembhard stymied Brunson, causing the ball to go out of bounds and nearly forcing a turnover.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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He's also noticed that workers often shovel coal in bouts, working hard in teams of two or three, and then all taking breaks together.—
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 13 Jun. 2025.
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