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
This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting.
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Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
If one were to instead walk a path of optimism—noticing professional challenges but not lingering in them and not digging a rut of constant complaint—imagine where that path might lead.
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James Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When one pond was full, Casad started digging a second one so the excess water wouldn’t inundate his neighbor’s property.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In the capital, Dayana Delgado, mother of three children, asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
At Dry Creek Ranch, however, the dogs produced enough alerts to prompt investigators to begin digging.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Finley made several frustrating phone calls and eventually went digging through her online medical records.
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Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Instead of digging through a single large compartment, travelers can keep belongings orderly and accessible throughout the journey.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
If one were to instead walk a path of optimism—noticing professional challenges but not lingering in them and not digging a rut of constant complaint—imagine where that path might lead.
—
James Davis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When one pond was full, Casad started digging a second one so the excess water wouldn’t inundate his neighbor’s property.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
In the capital, Dayana Delgado, mother of three children, asked where the heavy machinery was that government officials had promised, pointing out that neighbors were the ones digging through the rubble.
—
Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
At Dry Creek Ranch, however, the dogs produced enough alerts to prompt investigators to begin digging.
—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Finley made several frustrating phone calls and eventually went digging through her online medical records.
—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Instead of digging through a single large compartment, travelers can keep belongings orderly and accessible throughout the journey.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
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The search began Monday, and involves investigators from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and the State Attorney's Office, who are excavating an area at Dry Creek Ranch after cadaver dogs alerted them during a recent search.
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The project plans to produce yellowcake using in-situ recovery technology, which circulates an oxygen- and water-based solution through underground ore bodies instead of excavating large open pits.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Searching for Sanchez-Munoz Despite police knowing a suspect’s identity so early, Sanchez-Munoz — who was considered armed and dangerous — was still not in custody Wednesday.
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Indeed, when Orion disappears below the western horizon during spring evenings, the Scorpion is poking his head up in the southeast.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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Carmy vowed to get the restaurant out of debt before savoring some soul-searching and crafting a new recipe for success.
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Director Spike Lee, perhaps the team’s most iconic fan, was on a float with Brunson, savoring the moment.
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Already, papyrologists are deciphering new texts that indicate other possible authors in the Herculaneum collection, including one of the leaders of the Stoic philosophy school.
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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Ditto for the subsequent scene of young Santa stabbing her mother to death.
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Harrison Jamal Greer, 54, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing and killing a man.
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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“Digging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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