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Recent Examples of dig in
What began as a friendly rivalry between the groups soon turned into scathing digs in the media and blatant taunting on live TV.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Abbas said the city promptly contacted MISS DIG — the state’s utility notification system that must be alerted before crews dig in areas of public utilities — and began repair work once cleared.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
People can reduce their risk of infection by taking several precautions, including holding their nose shut or using nose clips, keeping their head above water, avoiding water activities when water temperatures are higher, and avoiding digging in sediment.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Don't dig in shallow water because the amoeba is more likely to live there.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Abbas said the city promptly contacted MISS DIG — the state’s utility notification system that must be alerted before crews dig in areas of public utilities — and began repair work once cleared.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
People can reduce their risk of infection by taking several precautions, including holding their nose shut or using nose clips, keeping their head above water, avoiding water activities when water temperatures are higher, and avoiding digging in sediment.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Don't dig in shallow water because the amoeba is more likely to live there.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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This team will probably go as far as QB Dak Prescott and WR CeeDee Lamb can carry it … assuming Lamb can hang on.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wicks also has a loyal group of followers, who hang on his every word.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a viral video shared on TikTok in August by Amanda Duréy under the username @mandiiieeeeeee, the poster can be seen lifting her blanket to find her fluffy tortoiseshell cat curled up by her tummy, enjoying a warm nap in the coziest spot.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is the type of seating that’s ideal for curling up with a book, even on a Friday night.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hedgepeth warned that as more families seek childcare, states must watch carefully to ensure supply keeps up.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chase Brown averaged just 2 yards per carry on 21 rushes.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jacir recounts how unexpected events carried on into post-production, which was mainly done in the UK.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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