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as in excavates
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 enjoys
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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3
as in knows
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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as in apartment
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
check out my new digs on the north side of town
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Recent Examples of digs
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
With tears and fragments of personal narratives, this footage often digs deeper than some might expect for a sport derided as the domain of adrenaline junkies indifferent to the law.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Don’t let the term ‘first flat’ fool you—Diana’s early digs were anything but shabby.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
As for the Notting Hill Suite (paging Julia Roberts), those digs come with a balcony, too, complete with a picnic table and plenty of lounging areas; the accommodation also places a tub right in your bedroom and offers up a living room and kitchen.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Days earlier, Anthropic ran a Super Bowl ad taking digs at OpenAI’s decision to test advertisements in ChatGPT.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Its former digs at 7901 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park has been vacant since.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Among the museum's most popular year-round experiences are Dinosphere, which includes fossils, displays and labs where scientists take questions from patrons about finds from the museum's dinosaur digs.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Last weekend, while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah took digs at her in front of music's biggest stars.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
With tears and fragments of personal narratives, this footage often digs deeper than some might expect for a sport derided as the domain of adrenaline junkies indifferent to the law.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Cole Ferris had 11 digs, while Dylan Santillan-Haggerty added 23 assists and 4 digs.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Don’t let the term ‘first flat’ fool you—Diana’s early digs were anything but shabby.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
As for the Notting Hill Suite (paging Julia Roberts), those digs come with a balcony, too, complete with a picnic table and plenty of lounging areas; the accommodation also places a tub right in your bedroom and offers up a living room and kitchen.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Days earlier, Anthropic ran a Super Bowl ad taking digs at OpenAI’s decision to test advertisements in ChatGPT.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
Its former digs at 7901 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park has been vacant since.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Among the museum's most popular year-round experiences are Dinosphere, which includes fossils, displays and labs where scientists take questions from patrons about finds from the museum's dinosaur digs.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Last weekend, while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah took digs at her in front of music's biggest stars.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
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As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Developer Ron Molko knows the problem of selling the district’s potential.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knows if that trip was key to fewer dams on the river today, but those fierce adversaries shared more river time than our leaders do today.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti hired the FTI Consulting Firm, which pokes holes in virtually all of Campbell’s assumptions, including the idea that college sports could replicate NBA and NFL revenues by pooling their games.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The paper pokes holes in virtually all of Campbell’s assumptions, including the idea that college sports could replicate NBA and NFL revenues by pooling their games.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From his apartment balcony, Schwartz could hear blaring alarms and the boom of explosions.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes, the temperature in my apartment is close to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Stefano Massini’s writing, adapted by Ben Power, understands where to place the drama for maximum effect.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Deadline understands a second window deal in France will be announced soon and advanced discussions are underway with other territories.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bautista stabs and shoots his assailants in an operatic eruption of violence that is done in a single, extended shot.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Milo tries to be a hero, trying to use pepper spray on Morgan, but Morgan stabs and kills him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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