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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
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In our Reality Check stories, Charlotte Observer journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
One dig and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana duly ran off the rails, beaten by two soft goals in last night’s 2-2 Europa League draw against midfielder Matic’s Lyon.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Why not dig back into that rich history, and have Ottawa serve up an Uno reverse card to finish off their provincial rivals?
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In our Reality Check stories, Charlotte Observer journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
Noun
Epperson 5 kills, 14 digs, 12 assists Other nonleague scores
Troy def.
—Ocvarsity Sports Staff, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
One dig and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana duly ran off the rails, beaten by two soft goals in last night’s 2-2 Europa League draw against midfielder Matic’s Lyon.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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In the 1930s, workers using explosives and machinery excavated a 13-mile tunnel beneath Mt. San Jacinto to bring Colorado River water to Southern California.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists were astonished to uncover hundreds of skeletons while excavating the grounds of a university, which once hosted a medieval church demolished in the 1650s.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, passengers can enjoy shows and movies from their favorite streaming platforms by downloading content to watch anytime, anywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Luckily, even last-minute shoppers can enjoy savings on outdoor furniture this season.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Pickard poked fun at himself late in the regular season for doing a double-pad stack in 2025.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Several viewers have shared their own opinions on what the goldendoodle's decision to stay downstairs with the man means, while others have expressed how similarly their own pets behave, or poked fun at the viral moment, causing joy among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Join 58 others in the comments View Comments Owens’ decision to step down comes as Americans’ trust in media outlets has hit a low and as outlets find themselves under attack — including frequent jabs from the White House.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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All of this comes after what feels like years of back-and-forth little jabs between the brothers.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The order is so blatant in its attempt to rewrite history that to call it Orwellian would be something of an insult to Big Brother.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Years of insults and escalating tension came to a boiling point during the first press conference when Eubank Jr. slapped Benn in the face with an egg—an act that drew outrage and went viral.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2008, the death of a fashion designer in a Barcelona apartment would reveal one of the most cold and disturbing crimes in recent Spanish history.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Police said that last Thursday morning the two of them argued with Diaz’s fiancée in the couple’s Jackson Heights apartment near 32nd Ave. and 90th St. The couple appears to have recently broken up, prompting a dispute about getting back the 34-year-old victim’s ring.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Under the Biden administration, the country shoveled unprecedented sums of federal dollars into clean-energy projects—battery factories, solar farms, nuclear plants—while also producing and exporting record volumes of oil and gas.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ahmed Mohammed shovels snow Wednesday in front of a grocery store in Omaha, Neb.Chris Machian / Omaha World-Herald via AP Meanwhile, possible tornadoes ripped roofs off buildings in Gary, Indiana, on Wednesday.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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