1
as in excavating
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth
a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool
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2
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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4
as in poking
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object
every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs
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Recent Examples of digging
Price may attract attention initially, but many patients continue digging deeper before committing.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Aided by Rachel, David begins digging through the past to figure out what happened to Matthew.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, on the other hand, is essentially digging through the collective basement.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
As the Sox keep on laughing and digging.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
But digging our way out of the problem is a long-term solution.
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Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Instead of digging around your attic for a box at every birthday and holiday, keep a supply of Tupperware containers handy.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
At first, Dawit would spend long days digging sacks of earth and sifting it in the river.
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Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
First responders have been busy digging through the destruction.
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Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Aided by Rachel, David begins digging through the past to figure out what happened to Matthew.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, on the other hand, is essentially digging through the collective basement.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
As the Sox keep on laughing and digging.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
But digging our way out of the problem is a long-term solution.
—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Instead of digging around your attic for a box at every birthday and holiday, keep a supply of Tupperware containers handy.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
At first, Dawit would spend long days digging sacks of earth and sifting it in the river.
—
Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge,
The Dial,
12 June 2026
First responders have been busy digging through the destruction.
—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
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The search began Monday, and involves investigators from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, the FBI and the State Attorney's Office, who are excavating an area at Dry Creek Ranch after cadaver dogs alerted them during a recent search.
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The project plans to produce yellowcake using in-situ recovery technology, which circulates an oxygen- and water-based solution through underground ore bodies instead of excavating large open pits.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Searching for Sanchez-Munoz Despite police knowing a suspect’s identity so early, Sanchez-Munoz — who was considered armed and dangerous — was still not in custody Wednesday.
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The post included a picture of a baby’s feet poking out from a blanket.
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In Labour circles, there is an old joke poking fun at Burnham’s chameleon-like ability to blend into whichever set of ideas is in vogue on the left at that moment in time.
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Robinson is savoring this World Cup.
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There’s nothing like that first rush of stardom, and Keem is rising to the occasion and savoring every minute of it.
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
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He was tried, convicted and sentenced to 35 years behind bars earlier this month for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
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He was sentenced to life in prison in 1994 for manslaughter, after fatally stabbing a man during a fight.
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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“Digging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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