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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
Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Volunteers learned the basics, like how to dig a hole, and more involved tactics, like how to properly set tree roots up for smart growth.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Nogueira, a junior, had 18 digs and three ace serves in the win.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
On the side of the house, another group of students was digging the ditch where the electrical lines would lie.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
Volunteers learned the basics, like how to dig a hole, and more involved tactics, like how to properly set tree roots up for smart growth.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
But owner Tyler Morrison abandoned his much smaller digs — about a third of the size — to open in the space next door where he’s now located.
—Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Nogueira, a junior, had 18 digs and three ace serves in the win.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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The project, which was initially approved in 2001, involves clearing 65 acres of the landfill’s unused property and excavating 7 million cubic yards of dirt and rock to accommodate South Orange County’s waste disposal needs through 2102, extending the facility’s operating life by 50 years.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stern has dedicated his career to excavating the emotional landmines and complex origin stories that shape the lyrics, the songs, the chart-topping hits that land singers and songwriters into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.—
Malina Saval,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jamal Murray, who enjoyed his best regular season, looks spent when facing McDaniels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The weather will be similar to Thursday, a great night to fire up the grill or enjoy a beverage on the porch before the showers come in late.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a system known as PURL has been established, whereby NATO and Europe fund weapons purchases urgently needed by Ukraine, such as Patriot missiles (which can shoot down Russian ballistic or cruise missiles that target cities).—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anderson says the magic lies in Gray’s willingness to poke fun at himself.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hard fouls, trash talk and verbal jabs on the floor, and in the media, set a slight tone of hatred that fuels competitiveness and creates lasting memories.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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As the city determines how to balance its budget, the two have traded jabs at each other — although the speaker extended an olive branch of sorts earlier this week with the Council approval of Mamdani’s pick for the city’s top investigative watchdog.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are comic insults and lines of great beauty.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The president often hurled insults at Bezos and his ownership of The Washington Post, as well as his tax record.—
Annie Palmer,Justin Papp,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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After leaving Kochiyama’s apartment, Tsuchida, the Writer, and the Reporter wander into Smalls Paradise, a Harlem night club, and debate Malcolm X’s politics.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to SmartAsset, the average one-bedroom apartment in Boise costs $1,330 a month to rent, while a two-bedroom apartment costs $1,450 on average.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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In some buildings, the workers also clean, shovel snowy sidewalks and wrestle bins of refuse out of basements and alleys for pickup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wood handles are fine for light work, such as shoveling mulch.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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