dig (into)

verb

Definition of dig (into)next
as in to look (into)
to search through or into we anxiously dug into the old records that we found in the 19th-century house that we were restoring

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  1. explore
  2. investigate
  3. examine
Verb
  • These experiments explored how different configurations could support coordinated object handling, transportation, and movement across challenging terrain.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Right-hander Clay Holmes and left-hander David Peterson, in particular, make sense to explore a return to Chicago given their strengths and how they can be optimized with an elite defense behind them.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento Regional Transit Police are investigating the incident, according to the fire department.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Prosecutors are also investigating current and former central bank and pension fund officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of investigate
Verb
  • The inquiry is expected to examine internal communications and access protocols.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Campaigns could seek court orders, usually county by county, seeking to examine ballots.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of examine
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“Dig (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20%28into%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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