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
For some residents, the help digging out is sorely needed.
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Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
That's good news for Rhode Islanders, many of whom are still digging out from last weekend's storm.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Dozens of homes and businesses were damaged in the massive flooding, some still digging out from the muddy debris.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Michigan is still digging out from a bomb cyclone earlier this week that brought blizzard conditions, several feet of snow and waves surpassing those of the Edmund Fitzgerald storm in 1975 — possibly setting a new Great Lakes record.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in San Bernardino County’s mountain communities, residents are still digging out after a powerful Christmas storm left roads blocked and homes damaged.
—James Ward, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The Ravens and Browns are both digging out of a hole at 1-4, and the Ravens are as beat up as any other team in the NFL.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The host is also aware some staff and crew members are still digging out of the financial hole created by the months-long writers and actors strikes in 2023.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has recently taken steps to bolster its balance sheet, which took a massive hit during Covid and has been digging out ever since.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Joe Brandt, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
That's good news for Rhode Islanders, many of whom are still digging out from last weekend's storm.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Dozens of homes and businesses were damaged in the massive flooding, some still digging out from the muddy debris.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Michigan is still digging out from a bomb cyclone earlier this week that brought blizzard conditions, several feet of snow and waves surpassing those of the Edmund Fitzgerald storm in 1975 — possibly setting a new Great Lakes record.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, in San Bernardino County’s mountain communities, residents are still digging out after a powerful Christmas storm left roads blocked and homes damaged.
—James Ward, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The Ravens and Browns are both digging out of a hole at 1-4, and the Ravens are as beat up as any other team in the NFL.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The host is also aware some staff and crew members are still digging out of the financial hole created by the months-long writers and actors strikes in 2023.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The company has recently taken steps to bolster its balance sheet, which took a massive hit during Covid and has been digging out ever since.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging out
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All these offers expire on February 23, so get to finding your ideal bed partner today.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond finding the origin of the lipstick vine species, Ree said the study emphasizes the importance of scientific fieldwork and observing ecological interactions.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The machine was deliberately modified for the task, departing from its standard factory setup.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Noah is departing after six years, and Winston is uncertain about the path forward.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
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Continuously learning from data gathered by a global fleet of machines, the system adapts in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some tools, like learning platforms with generative AI integrated, give feedback after students answer a question.—
Jonah Davids,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian team hugged coach Scott Moir after exiting the ice, the legendary Olympian who holds three gold and two silver medals in ice dance for Canada.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here was RussField exiting a black limo at the Ambassador Hotel, in a gown and tux, photographers clamoring for a shot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The latter sees a faded film star in Georgia returning to acting and discovering an industry that has left him behind.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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But recently TikTok is discovering the face-framing magic that comes from turning your curls inward.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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The two-day road trip would also mark Guthrie’s first time moving away from home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Where is Ellen DeGeneres moving now?—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The findings underscore the importance of incorporating oral traditions into heritage protection, as folklore contains crucial information for locating these sites.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pipes running along exterior walls with little or no insulation.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Digging out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20out. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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