1
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
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Daniels was loath to pack the Scranton digs with new characters and drag the show on.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Sands has been a cornerstone, too, totaling a team-best 70 digs.
—Brady Shanahan, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
All-Scholastic Mia Milani (275 kills, 89 aces) and Val Nolan (240 kills, 78 aces) are the Bellingham outside hitters, with Sophia Soto (399 digs) at libero.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Hills Volleyball Collecting 34 digs and logging 11 service aces, the sophomore libero led the Grizzlies to the Firebird Festival championship with a 25-23, 26-28, 15-9 victory over El Capitan.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Colleen Arundel added five kills, while Sarno notched 19 assists and Nora Miller tallied 12 digs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Lopez-Martins’ new digs stretch across 225 feet of pristine shoreline, open views over the water, and plenty of space to park the yacht.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Occupying an old cotton warehouse, this sweet spot owned by baker Sarah Jones and her husband Howard came to Waverly in 2023 but moved into its new digs this fall.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
This exclusive resort is perfect for families, group trips or even couples that love spacious getaway digs.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Daniels was loath to pack the Scranton digs with new characters and drag the show on.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The junior led Monte Vista to a 5-0 record and a win at the Bishop O’Dowd Invitational with 68 kills, 17 aces, 12 blocks and 34 digs.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Sands has been a cornerstone, too, totaling a team-best 70 digs.
—Brady Shanahan, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
All-Scholastic Mia Milani (275 kills, 89 aces) and Val Nolan (240 kills, 78 aces) are the Bellingham outside hitters, with Sophia Soto (399 digs) at libero.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Mission Hills Volleyball Collecting 34 digs and logging 11 service aces, the sophomore libero led the Grizzlies to the Firebird Festival championship with a 25-23, 26-28, 15-9 victory over El Capitan.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Colleen Arundel added five kills, while Sarno notched 19 assists and Nora Miller tallied 12 digs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Lopez-Martins’ new digs stretch across 225 feet of pristine shoreline, open views over the water, and plenty of space to park the yacht.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Occupying an old cotton warehouse, this sweet spot owned by baker Sarah Jones and her husband Howard came to Waverly in 2023 but moved into its new digs this fall.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
This exclusive resort is perfect for families, group trips or even couples that love spacious getaway digs.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
Verb
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As a wolf, Enid excavates Wednesday and then sprints off into the night.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But perhaps, no breakfast dish enjoys a closer relationship with the South than biscuits and gravy.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Known for its iconic beaches and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney enjoys 2,468 hours of sunshine annually, 239 parks, and 368 spas and wellness centers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who knows, but the struggle was real.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mark Fisher, who’s been keeping an eye on the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's utility bills for the past 20 years, knows this all too well.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.—
Emlyn Travis Updated,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere in the apartment, a small Hermès mosaic wallpaper echoes the city’s gridlines, creating a visual bridge between interior and exterior.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a previous interview with The Star, EJ’s mother, Briana Davis, spoke about how prevalent drugs are in the Leavenworth community and at her apartment complex, Woodland Village Apartments.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add in that some of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, alongside many Democrats, are keeping the issue alive—and of course the media loves it.—
Martha McHardy
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video shows Zarutska sit in a seat in front of Brown, who fixates on her and after several minutes pulls out a knife and stabs her several times in the neck, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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