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
Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely.
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Paul Newman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.
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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.
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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.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely.
—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Veska’s job digging up the past literalizes the arc of her character during this stay in Matochina.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging up
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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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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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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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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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With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.
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What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?
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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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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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On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot.
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Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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“Digging up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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