1
as in excavating
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth
a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool
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2
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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4
as in poking
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object
every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs
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Recent Examples of digging
Three months after the publication of Devout, David Archuleta is both digging deeper into the journey that led him to write his memoir and finding more balance in his life since the New York Times best seller debuted.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Geothermal heat is basically free once the system is constructed, though digging the boreholes can be a considerable expense.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
Attaching hardware cloth is usually enough to deter armadillos from digging around under foundations, says Dykes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The wheels were set in motion, and Kubicek started digging to find out whether anything like it had been done before.
—Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
No digging through complicated settings or waiting around for a full system overhaul.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Schedule release videos have become one of the biggest NFL events of the year with various teams digging deep in their creative bag.
—Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The bones of the Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis (aka Nagatitan) would rest there for millions of years, until paleontologists digging near a pond in northeastern Thailand found them.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The status quo is corporations digging wells far beneath what local Texans can dig.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Geothermal heat is basically free once the system is constructed, though digging the boreholes can be a considerable expense.
—Ishan Thakore, NPR, 20 May 2026
Attaching hardware cloth is usually enough to deter armadillos from digging around under foundations, says Dykes.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The wheels were set in motion, and Kubicek started digging to find out whether anything like it had been done before.
—Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
No digging through complicated settings or waiting around for a full system overhaul.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Schedule release videos have become one of the biggest NFL events of the year with various teams digging deep in their creative bag.
—Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
The bones of the Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis (aka Nagatitan) would rest there for millions of years, until paleontologists digging near a pond in northeastern Thailand found them.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
The status quo is corporations digging wells far beneath what local Texans can dig.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
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How to Identify a Carpenter Ant Various species of wood-excavating carpenter ants exist, but the most common home invader is the black carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus).—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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University of Central Florida students and faculty are currently excavating the DeSoto site at Cape Canaveral, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies are enjoying a dramatic turnaround after a change at the helm, but it is being powered by a group of familiar faces.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Aside from a fishing dock, there are no permanent amenities, and a typical day may include reading, walking along the ocean's edge, enjoying the water, or relaxing.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Marcus tries to balance pushing Nick to keep playing while knowing his older brother has to do what’s best for him and his family.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Just worth knowing that the toilet facilities are going to be challenging to some.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In partnership with Underdog, a popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pick'em betting platform, Brooks revealed a one-of-a-kind board game poking fun at SGA.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Plenty of skilled directors can manipulate tension and fear while still poking us toward nervous laughter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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For now, the team is savoring their moment of triumph.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Our June/July captures this season beautifully, with dishes meant for not savoring every basket of okra, cucumbers, and peppers, plus barbecue and hamburgers that are crying out for a turn on your grill.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Currently, judges in California courts are responsible for deciphering the nuances of California’s Invasion of Privacy law.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Authorities allege Medina was involved in a May 19 stabbing at Narragansett Town Beach as hundreds of teenagers packed the area.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Also Thursday, Florida is scheduled to execute Richard Knight for the 2000 stabbing deaths of a pregnant woman and her 4-year-old daughter.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The crowd seemed to be mostly locals and other Midwesterners, often parents with football-loving kids.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The premiere audience gasped and snorted in disbelief as Stan and Reinsve suffer the indignity of an overreaching state — removing teens, tweens and an infant from their loving care.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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“Digging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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