dig up

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Recent Examples of dig up For decades, the debate around Africa’s natural resources has largely been over who gets the value from what the continent digs up and ships out. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Dulay grew up in Sacramento and was a child when police dug up bodies at Puente’s boarding home. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Butler recently dug up the letter, which has since been framed at her home back in Denison. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Rodents Many different types of rodents may be digging up your yard, including squirrels, chipmunks, and even rats. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up
Verb
  • However, Rhodium Group analysis this month found that China’s AI companies only make about 10% the revenue of Anthropic and OpenAI.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Far more famous conflicts had a bond element, even a central one, Wigglesworth found.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune in your beliefs and learning zone, making inspiration powerful but details slippery.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Greenscale, which began operations at the facility in 2025, is still in its pilot phase, learning and finding its possible role in the agriculture industry, Meikle said.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Anyone checking on court appointments for the day in California superior or appellate courts or the California Supreme Court may have been surprised to discover the court system is closed for a state holiday.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cage solved my next problem by insisting that the way to discover new things is to overcome our dependence on our likes and dislikes, those supposed pillars of criticism.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The hurricane center said Monday that Rachel had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was located about 225 miles south-southwest of Acapulco.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There's a wellness center—located in a cozy cottage near the tip of the pool—with a small but high-tech gym and treatment rooms for facials and massages from Onda Beauty.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • First frosts are generally time to dig out plants, replace them with cover crops and keep an eye on tender indoor plants.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But then again, Enzo Maresca’s side have won three out of three and dug out a solid away victory in the Champions League in midweek.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In keeping with the concept, this Lee gets more of his own arc, driven by his own decisions and developed enough to rival his employers for the center of the show.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The performer who got his start in local Atlanta comedy clubs is currently crisscrossing the United States on tour.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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