as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Recent Examples of digging up
Veska’s job digging up the past literalizes the arc of her character during this stay in Matochina.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Here’s how to discourage them from digging up your lawn and garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
At the request of the DA’s office, this week investigators with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies have been digging up the backyard at the home where Noel lived with his family in the 3700 block of Wisteria Drive in Everman.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The same idea applies to digging up bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Here’s how to discourage them from digging up your lawn and garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
At the request of the DA’s office, this week investigators with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies have been digging up the backyard at the home where Noel lived with his family in the 3700 block of Wisteria Drive in Everman.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The same idea applies to digging up bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging up
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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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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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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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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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What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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But parenthood offers you this opportunity to burn your entire life down in sacrifice to finding out what’s real.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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By analogy, a software engineer who has been digging out a basement with a shovel gets handed a bulldozer.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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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
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The Lodge is technically not in Seattle—the converted seminary is located inside Kenmore’s Saint Edward State Park, an expanse of forest with trails running down to the eastern shore of Lake Washington.—
Harry Cheadle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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In Golden State’s two losses to Indiana and Chicago, the Valkyries struggled when defenses pressed up against their guards and forced them to take tough shots at the rim with the shot clock running down.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Dress Deals There’s something about summer that makes getting dressed feel dramatically easier once dresses enter the picture.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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