1
as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she dug her old art supplies out of the basement
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2
as in departing
to leave a place often for another
without saying where she was going, the young woman dug out early the next morning
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Recent Examples of digging out
By analogy, a software engineer who has been digging out a basement with a shovel gets handed a bulldozer.
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Before this handy feature, passengers would have the whole boarding process held up with their bags splayed out in the aisle, digging out one tiny item.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
So, while exploring your options, consider, too, the possibility of digging out of your debt on your own.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Less Often Than Grass No need to worry about digging out the clover in your yard.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Bjorn himself was stationed at the guest car park, digging out every single car and clearing them of snow.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The couple, both 35, were digging out their car near Westchester Ave.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Wednesday's snow will fall as Rhode Islanders are digging out after the Blizzard of 2026, and more than 3,000 Rhode Island Energy customers are still in the dark.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Before this handy feature, passengers would have the whole boarding process held up with their bags splayed out in the aisle, digging out one tiny item.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
So, while exploring your options, consider, too, the possibility of digging out of your debt on your own.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Less Often Than Grass No need to worry about digging out the clover in your yard.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
The New York Times, citing US intelligence reports, said Iranian personnel have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs and returning them to operation hours after attacks.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Bjorn himself was stationed at the guest car park, digging out every single car and clearing them of snow.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
The couple, both 35, were digging out their car near Westchester Ave.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, Wednesday's snow will fall as Rhode Islanders are digging out after the Blizzard of 2026, and more than 3,000 Rhode Island Energy customers are still in the dark.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging out
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From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Sulinna Ong, Spotify‘s global head of editorial & curation for music, is departing the company to join U2‘s management team, the band confirmed on Tuesday.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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The deep-learning assistant integrates with the company’s existing size widgets and retailer data portals, and rolls out for retail deployment at the start of June.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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That mentality plays into Elliott’s desire to continue learning new things about his trade even after a career spanning six decades.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Cantino was named co-chief executive officer of the Italian fashion group last month, after exiting Gucci in September 2025.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
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Companies overworking and under appreciating their employees will experience a revolving door of employees, exiting to look elsewhere for a better work-life balance.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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On May 19, the RCMP first sought public assistance in locating McLean, 45 years of age, after he was reported missing a day earlier and was last seen on May 15 at his home in Lions Bay, a community in British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky region.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Since cat urine can permeate far beyond its visible edges, this is also useful in locating all the boundaries of a stain, ensuring a more thorough clean.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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But these mustangs are a herd of horses that escaped a person’s property on May 11 and have since been seen running along Interstate 40 and Highway 70, the county said in a news release.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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The Aura Cedar Outdoor Bar from Modern Shade is just under eight feet long, five feet wide, and eight feet tall, with a dual-level bar running along one of the long walls and a TV mount occupying the other.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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“Digging out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20out. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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