dig in

Definition of dig innext

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Recent Examples of dig in 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 So that was getting to really dig in on a network TV show. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Squirrels dig in pots to bury food or search for hidden stashes in loose soil. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 One notable aspect of sleepmaxxing is that those who dig in tend to view sleep more as a performance tool than as a period of rest. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
Verb
  • Wallis, based on his district’s history with moderate Republicans and his ability to hang on in close races, seems best suited to ride out the storm.
    Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 19 June 2026
  • The Chinese market is deteriorating, and competition is becoming more intense as manufacturers seek to hang on to market share.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Of course, those of you who prefer to hibernate could curl up with a good book, tidy up around your castle or watch some footie on the telly.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 June 2026
  • Great for running errands, chilling on the couch, or curling up on a redeye flight, this sporty set can do it all.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The designer, who has rethought his business model with a new investor on board, can’t keep up with demand — and can’t quite believe it.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
  • While Starmer wants to carry on with business as usual, he’s not allowed to make new major policy announcements or spending commitments during what remains of his time in office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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