1
as in excavates
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth
a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool
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2
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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3
as in knows
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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as in apartment
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 digs
Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Imageworks, headquartered in Vancouver, also has offices in Montreal and Los Angeles and a growing west coast workforce relocating to new production digs at The Post in downtown Vancouver, alongside office space used by Amazon’s local tech hub.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Starting April 6, up to four guests at a time can stay for one night at the oceanside digs — and enjoy the beloved rotating closet — best known for housing Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and her starry alter ego on the Disney Channel hit.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Datebook Picks Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
During a scene from her childhood, Jane brutally digs her nails into her older brother for turning the channel away from Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ lavish 1981 wedding.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Corona tallied six kills, eight digs and two aces in a 28-26, 25-15 setback to O’Fallon in the invitational championship match.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
The golf team, which uses an attic space at Gampel, will be moving to new digs on the other side of campus.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Located on the 52-acre Sunstone Estate, the palatial digs are filled with precious antiques from yesteryear, including rhinestone salvaged from châteaux in Normandy and the Loire Valley, along with roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th-century lavender factory in Provence.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
And the Hornets are very aware of the surge in support at their home digs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Imageworks, headquartered in Vancouver, also has offices in Montreal and Los Angeles and a growing west coast workforce relocating to new production digs at The Post in downtown Vancouver, alongside office space used by Amazon’s local tech hub.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Starting April 6, up to four guests at a time can stay for one night at the oceanside digs — and enjoy the beloved rotating closet — best known for housing Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and her starry alter ego on the Disney Channel hit.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Datebook Picks Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
During a scene from her childhood, Jane brutally digs her nails into her older brother for turning the channel away from Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ lavish 1981 wedding.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Corona tallied six kills, eight digs and two aces in a 28-26, 25-15 setback to O’Fallon in the invitational championship match.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
The golf team, which uses an attic space at Gampel, will be moving to new digs on the other side of campus.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Located on the 52-acre Sunstone Estate, the palatial digs are filled with precious antiques from yesteryear, including rhinestone salvaged from châteaux in Normandy and the Loire Valley, along with roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th-century lavender factory in Provence.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
And the Hornets are very aware of the surge in support at their home digs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
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As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In April, ruby-red paintbrush pokes out of the ground, and in late summer, vibrant yellow rabbitbrush flowers join the mix.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon pokes Mars today, drawing attention to your 2nd House of Objects and your 11th House of Groups.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The official property listing leans into the rarity of the apartment’s layout and its position high above the city.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Li, who was found shot to death outside his apartment in San Gabriel, was Yan Wang's boyfriend at the time, according to the DA's Office.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bautista stabs and shoots his assailants in an operatic eruption of violence that is done in a single, extended shot.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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