digging in

verb

present participle of dig in
1
as in hanging on

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2
as in chowing (down)

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3
as in curling up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging in
  1. keeping up
  2. curling up
  3. carrying on
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  • Experts say consumers can stay safe from outbreaks by keeping up with food recalls, washing produce well, refrigerating produce properly, and monitoring symptoms linked to foodborne illnesses.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In turn, keeping up with the new federal loan changes has become almost as challenging as making the payments for the borrowers who are struggling to afford their student loan debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of keeping up
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  • Reading is usually a private experience, and there’s nothing like curling up in your favorite chair with a good book.
    — Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Use this set as pajamas during the night or on a lazy Saturday when curling up with a book sounds good.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of curling up
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  • Carnegie Deli continues today under the leadership of the brand’s CEO and third-generation owner Sarri Harper, who’s carrying on her grandfather Milton Parker’s legacy.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Not just within your four walls or your own locations, but how much inventory is someone else carrying on your behalf?
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of carrying on
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