DIGGING UP Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

digging up

verb

present participle of dig up

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 Real-time searches - As a customer describes an issue, the system should simultaneously be digging up the most relevant information to provide an answer. — Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Sprinkler systems are also easier to adjust as your yard changes over time because spray patterns, nozzles, and watering zones can typically be modified without digging up irrigation lines. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 13 July 2026 Heavy equipment crews were digging up rip-rap boulders from under the sand to use in the operation. — 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

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Verb

After being subject to waivers, Land was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts and spent a season-and-a-half elsewhere before finding his way back to Dallas midway through the 2025 season.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Kansas City’s starting goalkeeper, Lorena, has been appreciative of finding community in the city for her wife and their 12-year-old son.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of finding

Verb

The series features disabled, neurodivergent and learning disabled talent in key roles and draws on Matthew McDevitt’s own experiences in the care system to bring authenticity and nuance to its portrayal of social care.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 July 2026
Though its design follows recommendations from teachers and learning scientists, no product setting can solve the problem on its own.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of learning

Verb

Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of discovering and exploiting complex vulnerabilities, independent cybersecurity validation becomes even more important.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of discovering

Verb

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing 13-year-old last seen early Wednesday morning in the La Riviera neighborhood.

— Reeti Malhotra July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
The Boise Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

Definition of locating

Verb

Rogan suggested that his guest should hurry up with Iran-war negotiations and get on with the real business of the government, such as finding out whether the government is secretly hoarding extraterrestrial corpses.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Jennifer said finding out Kennus could give her a kidney was an incredible moment for the couple.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of finding out

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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.

— 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

Definition of digging out

Verb

But with knowledge that the clock was running down on the strategy, the administration has, in recent months, embarked on a pathway toward more durable duties using trade authorities that the president has leveraged in the past.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Burke touted a system of elevated guideways running down many of Los Angeles’ major roads, above auto traffic.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of running down

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But heading into his final year, Madsen has been working on becoming more adept at getting the ball down the field.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026
Strickland said even getting equipment on the road during construction can be difficult for farmers.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

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