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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
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
At age seventeen, he was conscripted to dig trenches for Hitler’s army.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Africans were now being brought in to replace disappearing Taino, to pan rivers, dig mines, herd cows, and cut cane.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
For the past five years, Wineburg has worked with alongside vineyard manager Martin Galvan and consultants Pedro Parra and Brenna Quigley, who dug soil pits to better understand what was going on underground.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
At age seventeen, he was conscripted to dig trenches for Hitler’s army.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
During a roast group date, EW was on set to witness the contestants throw playful (but pointed) digs at Mel and his controversial statements.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
Africans were now being brought in to replace disappearing Taino, to pan rivers, dig mines, herd cows, and cut cane.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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His aristocratic tastes are reflected in his various building projects, the remains of which have been excavated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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After being granted a license to excavate at the temple in 2004, Martínez and her team uncovered a piece of blue glass in 2005.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Walk along the bay, venture to Fort Worden Historical State Park, or make your way to the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and enjoy the vibrant colors along the way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the plus side, this means wearing cropped jeans can be a great way to show off your favorite sneakers or enjoy a pair of flats without having the hem drag or hide the shoes.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to Hays, who is representing Richard and Holly, no such conspiracy existed, and whether or not Richard and Holly knew whether the money went to boys’ ranches is irrelevant, since Baker’s case was focused on violating estray laws, not any financial motivation.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That meant Hufanga spent a good chunk of the offseason not just learning a new system, but getting poked and prodded by his new coaches and running mate Jones.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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The star compares calling out the sketch, which poked fun at her accent and teeth, to confronting a bully.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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DeChambeau’s teammates responded by suggesting that such jabs would only serve to unleash the Kraken.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The veteran broadcaster also gave a jab or eight to Trump, noting that the president’s gloating remarks about Kimmel’s suspension had generated enormous interest in the show.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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During the speech, however, Kemp periodically deviated from building up Astra to hurling insults at several of his competitors in the launch industry.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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And as if a constant stream of social media vitriol wasn’t enough of an insult to the venerable lawns, they are subjected to constant meteorological insults as well.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Residents sifted through the wreckage of an apartment block after their windows were blown in by the force of a blast.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nationwide, new apartment construction is set to top 500,000 by the end of 2025.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Strong obliques stabilize your trunk during single-leg movements and help transfer force from your lower body to your upper body — essential in sports like tennis, baseball and golf, but just as important when raking leaves, shoveling snow or carrying groceries.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers have also been spotted in parks carrying out tasks typically assigned to gardeners and landscapers – shoveling mulch, blowing leaves and scooping up trash.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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