DIG UP Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

dig up

verb

Definition of dig up

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 Dogs may also dig up and chew flower bulbs, which can contain higher concentrations of toxins than the leaves and blooms above ground. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 His mother is convinced some part of him is still there at the family home; his father becomes obsessed with digging up the roots of a legendary oak tree. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Participants dug up the first pair of underpants and associated tea bags after 30 days and the second after 60 days, documenting the condition of the items and mailing all the materials to the scientists for analysis. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 In late summer or early fall, dig up the plant and divide the fleshy roots into clumps with one to three eyes. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up

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At least 211 people were rescued from an Indonesian ferry that caught fire last month in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, while one person was found dead and four others remained missing.

— IMAN SATRIA, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Later’s 2026 research on Gen-Z creator ROI found that trust and authentic creator relationships matter more to conversions than simply maximizing reach, while over-scripting creators can undermine that trust.

— Sergi Cerrato, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

What Coulter wants is the inverse, with the child taking the book unaccompanied and the parent free to learn of it later, or not.

— Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Head to the interactive Tower Museum to learn more about how the castle defended itself against attacks, and stroll through the sprawling fairytale gardens for some quiet reflection.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of learn

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Other bodies were discovered in the Olifantsfontein and Kwa-Thema areas, both about 20 miles from where Moselakgomo and the other four women were found.

— Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
During the stop, a K‑9 alerted to drugs in the car, leading deputies to discover 191 grams of cocaine.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

Foundations for Nations is located amid a patchwork of federal, tribal and private property — the legacy of 19th century federal policies designed to eliminate tribes by breaking up collective land bases.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The verdict Superbly located between historic and modern Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton delivers polished service without pretension.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

But then again, Enzo Maresca’s side have won three out of three and dug out a solid away victory in the Champions League in midweek.

— Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Airlines scrambled Wednesday to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems experienced by the United Kingdom's air traffic control system that has forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dig out

Verb

It’s marked by fear, second-guessing, and frustration, all with no guarantee that things will actually get better.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Barack Obama announced the death at 13 of Sunny, the former first pooch from his second presidential term and a Portuguese water dog who hated to get wet.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026