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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But commissioner Rodgers would do it – once he's done taking another jab at those money-grubbing owners.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of grubbing

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The beaming toddler could be seen crouching over a large pumpkin outside while wearing a navy blue rain jacket, blue jeans that were cuffed at the bottom, and a pair of orange boots.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Photographed by Werner, the shoe’s campaign is shot inside a minimal studio with people, leaning, sprawling or crouching, with the aim to build a small world around the shoe.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of crouching

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While retracing his route, revisiting photos, and dredging her memories for clues to his distress, Lotte encounters dangers and pushes her limits.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Most of the gold bullion aboard the Fort Stikine was lost, but dredging operations in the harbor have continued to unearth some of these bricks, including as recently as 2011.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dredging

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The Digit 5 also comes with an onboard safety system that enables it to detect humans moving nearby and take appropriate actions, like standing still or squatting to minimize the risk of harm.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Avoid squatting the movement or lifting the kettlebell with your shoulders.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of squatting

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Crews started excavating the site Wednesday, once utility workers had drained water and cleared other hazards, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Investigators began excavating the impact crater late Wednesday, the NTSB said in a post on X, after days of rain hindered the process.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of excavating

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As for Canada, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu spent his time huddling with other counterparts, since a different official is spearheading negotiations with Greer amid the countries’ escalating trade war.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Saturday brought periods of rain, smaller crowds and people huddling beneath umbrellas while performers and vendors pushed ahead.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of huddling

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