as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Recent Examples of dig up
Hanna and several others had been dug up from New York Marble Cemetery, in the East Village, and moved to Green-Wood, followed by people named Westcoat, White, Clark, Wilson, Lewis, Codman, and Blount.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
To Huu Dung Stones that were dug up during construction process are reused as garden paths or indoor features, creating a strong connection to the land.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Each character can be assigned to dig up the grounds of the manor, peer through its library stacks and even conduct dark rituals in its chapel.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The pavement smoothness after the street sections are dug up and patched is much bumpier.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
To Huu Dung Stones that were dug up during construction process are reused as garden paths or indoor features, creating a strong connection to the land.
—New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Each character can be assigned to dig up the grounds of the manor, peer through its library stacks and even conduct dark rituals in its chapel.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The pavement smoothness after the street sections are dug up and patched is much bumpier.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up
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Pastor Donnie Swaggart, 70, said his father was found about 8 a.m. at his home and revived before being taken to a local hospital.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
18 June 2025
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Central to the trek is connecting with the region’s Sherpa people, and learning about their culture through song, dance, and food.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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First discovered: 6:05 p.m. June 19 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Baker A new wildfire was reported today at 6:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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That entrance was eventually discovered in Nueva Tijuana, a neighborhood only a few blocks from the U.S. border.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Troopers were unable to locate Garcia, who later arrived at Troop D to turn herself in, according to state police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Our constituents, our voters, the public should be able to locate us.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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However, Arias would die in 1959 at age 58, leaving the song’s existence publicly unknown until 2006, when Roger Arias II, her grandson, dug out drafts of the sheet music and drafts hidden in the garage.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The leadership change comes as Stellantis is still digging out from a rough 2024, when net profits plunged 70% and the company burned through over €6 billion in cash.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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