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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
got in a couple of digs about lawyers at my friend's expense
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as in apartment
digs plural
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
check out my new digs on the north side of town
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Recent Examples of dig
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
But how this week goes could provide some clues and indicate areas where the roster needs work, and the coaching staff and scouting department need to dig deeper to find solutions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
General Manager Debra Sliva told the Star-Telegram that the new digs will mimic the same drive-in style as the Weatherford joint.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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Verb
When challenged by Palo Alto’s Amaya Bharadway in the final 100 meters, Dailey dug down and actually pulled away in the final 50 meters.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
But how this week goes could provide some clues and indicate areas where the roster needs work, and the coaching staff and scouting department need to dig deeper to find solutions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Noun
Mancino’s career totals were 914 kills, 178 aces and 714 digs as a three-year varsity starter for a team that went 88-4 in those three seasons.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
General Manager Debra Sliva told the Star-Telegram that the new digs will mimic the same drive-in style as the Weatherford joint.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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The one who is excavating the stories that their colleagues, clients, and team members need to share but don’t yet know how to.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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During the fighting, Iran worked to excavate the tunnel entrances at great peril, with the US and Israel often striking the equipment used for digging.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Videos of climbers waiting in long queues in an area known as the death zone – where the air is too thin to breathe unaided for long – on their way to the summit have once again made headlines, alongside record-breaking ascents from both Nepali and foreign climbers.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The way Daniel and Jackie get to know each other feels more authentic than genuine, navigating playful bonding moments as well as their own personal hang-ups.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For the past 40 years, Boise State football’s blue turf has drawn jokes and jabs, and there has been that urban myth about how all manner of birds were mistaking the field for a giant pond, resulting in their crashing-landing like a quarterback taking a big hit from a charging linebacker.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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An unusual insult in Grease came to be thanks to a flub on an actor's part.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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And, to add insult to Cardinals’ fans’ injury, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning of that same game, Jordan Walker hit a ball nearly 100-mph into the gap in left-center.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Interiors are full of natural light, lean into contemporary design features using natural materials, and have apartment-style layouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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As if breaking the law would offer a symbolic release from this double bind, the third video documents Liden trespassing into the apartment of an anonymous hoarder.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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All that was left of the snow was shoveled into melting mounds at the edges of intersections and crosswalks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Tyler and Cora steady a western redbud sapling as Atticus holds up a bag of soil and Eliza shovels out the fragrant earth.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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