DIG IN Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

dig in

verb

Definition of dig in

as in to hang on

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as in to chow (down)

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diet
fast

as in to curl up

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Recent Examples of dig in The wide, stretchy band creates a smooth fit that won’t dig in, while the wire-free design still provides light shaping and lift. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Sony is giving Marathon time, but even pulling out a number of stops already, the game will have to really dig in to find something that works. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 His friends sat at the table in Q39, wearing their Lionel Messi jerseys, and continued to dig in. — Jenna Thompson june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 There was a message there, for certain, the kind of message teams send about when they are no longer resigned to losing, will no longer allow hitters to dig in, crowd the plate, swing from the heels with impunity. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in

Verb

Not bad, but barely enough to hang on for week two in an 8- or 10-plex theater.

— Daren Smith, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
The marque’s latest is the handiwork of its Grandi Complicazioni division and is based on its second distinct model, the Huayra, a model many assumed was on its way out a few years ago but continues to hang on after 15 years in production.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

From exploring local aquariums and museums to curling up with a good book overlooking the ocean, there are plenty of ways to make the most of a stormy beach day.

— Abby Price, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
One photo depicts a person curled up on a piece of cardboard, using a pillow and, as a makeshift blanket, a tarp.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of curl up

Verb

When temperatures climb into the triple digits, Columbia's PFG Freezer Maxi Dress is built to keep up.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
In an effort to keep up with demand, SK Hynix is planning to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to build two production plants in South Korea, as is rival Samsung Electronics Co.

— Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of keep up

Verb

Pipeline line fill, tank bottoms and other operational inventories are often carried on company balance sheets but generate little direct revenue.

— Mia Gindis, Fortune, 9 July 2026
La Scuola del Cuoio carries on Florence’s historic leather-making tradition and is the perfect place to buy a high-quality artisan bag.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Definition of carry on

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