BURROWING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

burrowing

verb

present participle of burrow

as in grubbing

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as in crouching

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Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Released in 1958, Attack told of a wealthy heiress, fresh from a stint at a mental institution, who is turned into a giantess and then deals with her philandering husband and his no-good, money-grubbing floozy.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of grubbing

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For the best results, make sure to pat the meat completely dry before dredging so the coating will stick.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
The agency is now encouraging ports to pay for the initial step in a process that includes studying, obtaining permits and dredging trade waterways.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 19 May 2026

Definition of dredging

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With their three dogs in view, Prince Harry could be seen squatting and bracing for a big hug from Lili, who was running into his arms; while Meghan reached out for Archie who was running towards her.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.

— Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Definition of squatting

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The roughly six-mile-wide (10-kilometer-wide) asteroid struck Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, excavating the Chicxulub crater and vaporizing enormous quantities of rock.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The team tried excavating another unknown soldier from an unrelated case just a day before, but were unsuccessful.

— Hope McKenney, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of excavating

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Meanwhile, Hochul visited the Buffalo Bills training camp, chatting with fans and huddling with the team.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 29 July 2026
After celebrating, a video posted by BBC Sport showed the Belgian squad huddling together to bask in their victory, before breaking out into dance.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of huddling

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