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 Their quest becomes more difficult every year, however, as the remains of pre-Columbian trees slough back into the earth or are dug up to make way for agriculture and construction. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Elephant Ears and Caladiums Elephant ears and caladiums are commonly grown from bulbs that are planted outdoors in spring and then dug up and brought inside before temperatures drop below 55°F. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 The leaks were spotted in Apple's own code, dug up by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, and published by MacRumors. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026 Wrap your hand around the base of the weed and pull up, taking all of the roots with you, or use a trowel to dig up the plant. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dig up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up

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From his emergence in the mid-1950s until his passing in 2018, Taylor not only disassembled jazz and reconstructed it in his own style, but also found ways to make the world listen.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Regardless, there’s a fascinating swing from FOMO (fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out), and today’s women are learning that alone time is important for personal growth.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of learn

Verb

No explosives have been discovered at the affected aircraft or broadcasting facilities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
What the international team did hearkens back to the days of old, when American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

The costume is the perfect excuse to dig out your skinny jeans, going-out top and pumps for a throwback to the aughts—a scary thought in itself.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Hiring new creative leaders like Peter Rice, who has strong roots in film, sports, and television, coupled with a pivot to more theatrical releases for its films, may be enough to dig out of its current jam.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026