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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
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Next, the researchers plan to expand their studies to other animal groups, including amphibians and fish, and to dig deeper into the biological mechanisms that generate the infraslow rhythm.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
You can overnight at upscale boutique hotels like Contemplacion Resort & Spa with its cute casitas and elevated pool deck,holistic wellness resorts like Banyan Tree Veya, or the glamping-style Oeno Wine Lodge, where the hip digs are tucked right into the vineyard.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Your first thought might be that the purpose of each room is self explanatory—kitchen is for cooking, bedroom is for sleeping, living room is for relaxing or entertaining—but Guest encourages homeowners to dig deeper.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Next, the researchers plan to expand their studies to other animal groups, including amphibians and fish, and to dig deeper into the biological mechanisms that generate the infraslow rhythm.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Another fan responded to Malik's apparent dig at Styles' ticket pricing.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
You can overnight at upscale boutique hotels like Contemplacion Resort & Spa with its cute casitas and elevated pool deck,holistic wellness resorts like Banyan Tree Veya, or the glamping-style Oeno Wine Lodge, where the hip digs are tucked right into the vineyard.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
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Back in late 2025, Landesamt für Denkmalpflege und Archäologie (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt set forth to excavate a stretch of land east of Reinstedt to ensure that the construction of a wind farm wouldn’t rip up irreplaceable traces of the past.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Researchers from multiple state departments and institutions joined forces over the summer to excavate Stewart Ranch, a remote historic site in eastern Oregon's Grant County.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to enjoy the platform in a more balanced way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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My parents enthusiastically enjoyed the music of The Temptations and Gladys Knight.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In other words, getting hit by the single most energetic particle presently known in all the Universe would have no noticeable effect on you at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hadn’t poked my nose in anywhere, hadn’t seen anything, and just really enjoyed watching the film.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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And the Banchet’s executive director, Michael Muser, poked at food influencers, made fun of the rising popularity of alcohol-free wine and jabbed at some restaurants using AI for creating recipes.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Chicago Cubs started the fall with some jabs, signing a handful of relievers to create a deeper bullpen.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The pediatricians’ group also continues to recommend the long-standing practice of a single shot combining the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines in order to limit the number of jabs children get.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Apparently, my father approached the people hurling the insults and asked them to stop.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The president also called Walz and Frey himself Monday after weeks of hurling insults and accusing the Democratic officials of inciting resistance to the crackdown.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Hope Way project plans for 240 affordable apartment units on 11 acres of vacant land along Penryn Road.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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So the residents have to shovel themselves out.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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