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
I'mPhaedra Trethan, digging out my old Rod Brind'Amour Flyers jersey and congratulating the coach on his team's Stanley Cup Finals win.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Ahead of the finish, Vegas continued its second-period dominance in the series, digging out of a 3-1 hole and making a bit of history in the process; for the first time in Stanley Cup Final history, four games have featured a team rallying from a multi-goal deficit to at least tie the game.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Less Often Than Grass No need to worry about digging out the clover in your yard.
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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.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Ahead of the finish, Vegas continued its second-period dominance in the series, digging out of a 3-1 hole and making a bit of history in the process; for the first time in Stanley Cup Final history, four games have featured a team rallying from a multi-goal deficit to at least tie the game.
—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging out
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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Search-and-rescue experts often describe the first 72 to 96 hours after a major earthquake as the most critical window for locating survivors beneath collapsed structures.
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That said, some users report frustrations, especially around locating certain features, dealing with occasional bugs, or getting stuck in a login‑verification loop.
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The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
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Her car was found with its engine still running along the Blue Route off-ramp to Route 1.
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