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
The issue circles back to the gigantic investment needed to mine that rich lode when the top names in tech are digging as well.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Use Squirrel Repellent Squirrel repellents are another humane option to spray around the yard to deter these rodents from digging it up.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
That has included digging a 19-foot hole in the parking lot outside the Westport Sun Fresh grocery store.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
While Marshals has leaned into a procedural format, later episodes began digging deeper into Kayce’s trauma and relationships.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Yet doubts remain over whether digging ditches along short stretches of Chile's more than 4,800 miles of porous borders will do much to curb the flow of migrants, drugs, or contraband.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
Long before concrete was poured for the house, Higgins started digging — literally.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
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.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 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
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Use Squirrel Repellent Squirrel repellents are another humane option to spray around the yard to deter these rodents from digging it up.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
That has included digging a 19-foot hole in the parking lot outside the Westport Sun Fresh grocery store.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
While Marshals has leaned into a procedural format, later episodes began digging deeper into Kayce’s trauma and relationships.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Yet doubts remain over whether digging ditches along short stretches of Chile's more than 4,800 miles of porous borders will do much to curb the flow of migrants, drugs, or contraband.
—John Bartlett, NPR, 23 May 2026
Long before concrete was poured for the house, Higgins started digging — literally.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
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.
—Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
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Archaeologists excavating an ancient cemetery in Cairo have found a cache of burial objects that could shed new light on funeral practices in one of Egypt‘s most important religious centers.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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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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The following summer, Shakira shared more pictures of her sons enjoying the water at Wavegarden surf park in Sao Paulo, Brazil.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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While many fans may be venturing inside the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to catch a match, others who couldn't or didn't want to buy match tickets will be enjoying the global tournament from various fan fests or events.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Alsing noted that technical capabilities can be learned, emphasizing that a skill that compounds over a career is being comfortable with not knowing and figuring it out anyway.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Then there’s the psychological barrier of knowing your meals will be repetitive, or worse, if certain experiments prove practical, that your last … uh… output … could become your next input.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 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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This was the sound of savoring something that seemingly no one wanted to end.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 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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Advertisement In the fight, Ruben begins to strangle Niall, though Niall protects himself by stabbing Ruben in the side with a knife.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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The 23-year-old man was suicidal and held a butcher’s knife to his own throat before charging at officers and stabbing both Officer Mark Moore and a police dog at an Aurora apartment complex.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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For beer-loving fathers, few experiences combine story, heritage and hospitality quite like a journey to Ireland.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Joining him are Art and Judy Daniels (Clarke Peters and Woodard), a pair of fun-loving septuagenarians with a knack for dropping everything and smoking a joint.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Digging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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