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Recent Examples of dig in
That four-decade head start gave the species plenty of time to dig in.
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
This tailgate-favorite dip is actually pretty healthy, so go ahead and dig in.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The key evidence was teeth belonging to the animals, excavated during an archaeological dig in western New Guinea.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The temptation to dig in will grow.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
This tailgate-favorite dip is actually pretty healthy, so go ahead and dig in.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The key evidence was teeth belonging to the animals, excavated during an archaeological dig in western New Guinea.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
The temptation to dig in will grow.
—Jason Willick, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
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Photos hang on her living room wall of her and her sons, holding each other, beaming.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies have had to hang on to close games all through this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bureau officials said that pilots spotted Joel curled up next to a tree in the woods as the temperature dropped to 35 degrees in the late evening of March 21.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The extra-wide seat is perfect for curling up or stretching out, and sleek barrel-style arms add a cozy touch.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Rife with rich cultural and economic history, South Caicos was once the hub of a flourishing salt trade that declined in the 1960s due to high costs and an inability to keep up with other markets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Like the iconic gondolas of Venice, these boats carry on a tradition dating back generations.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist and a member of the Canadian Space Agency, honored the efforts of earlier space explorers as the crew broke the record and implored future generations to carry on their mission.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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