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
Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Woodland will close in Riverwest at the end of May and reopen in its new Bay View digs this fall.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Finished her career with 658 digs and led team with 67 non-setter assists in 2025.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Many people often miss the lights because of this, so make sure to set a few early alarms, or stay in digs with aurora wake-up calls.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Gu sized up their new digs, a condo with a bachelor-pad feel—fireplace, sauna, hot tub, humongous grill.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Peterson, committed to national champion Texas A&M, had 1,494 assists, 287 digs, 165 kills, 72 blocks and 45 aces for a team that lost only four sets all season and that joined Lovejoy in 2020 as the only Dallas-area UIL teams to ever win a state title and go undefeated.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Now the Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill star’s former digs have resurfaced for sale, asking a smidge under $9 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
The site had not been excavated since 1924, when fossil removal efforts ended after a series of early 20th-century digs led by the Carnegie Museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the University of Utah.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Woodland will close in Riverwest at the end of May and reopen in its new Bay View digs this fall.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
As patrons wait for the new digs to open, the Levine’s pop-ups and walking tours are still ongoing.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Finished her career with 658 digs and led team with 67 non-setter assists in 2025.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Many people often miss the lights because of this, so make sure to set a few early alarms, or stay in digs with aurora wake-up calls.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Gu sized up their new digs, a condo with a bachelor-pad feel—fireplace, sauna, hot tub, humongous grill.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Peterson, committed to national champion Texas A&M, had 1,494 assists, 287 digs, 165 kills, 72 blocks and 45 aces for a team that lost only four sets all season and that joined Lovejoy in 2020 as the only Dallas-area UIL teams to ever win a state title and go undefeated.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Now the Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill star’s former digs have resurfaced for sale, asking a smidge under $9 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
The site had not been excavated since 1924, when fossil removal efforts ended after a series of early 20th-century digs led by the Carnegie Museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the University of Utah.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 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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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) enjoys a reputation as a destination for those curious about and interested in discovering new and unusual cinematic voices.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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Carnahan said his 12-year-old daughter enjoys sitting at her pen and providing answers.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Willis himself knows a thing or two about managing a team, having led Cohasset to new heights in boys soccer as well.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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No one knows what happened next.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Moon also pokes lucky Jupiter in your very own sign, which pushes you to show up boldly without overextending yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Is every head that pokes in to look at me actually Frank himself?—
Shane Kowalski,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Hope Way project plans for 240 affordable apartment units on 11 acres of vacant land along Penryn Road.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the final episode, Swift savors the final three shows in Vancouver and counts down to closing the book on yet another era of her life with her family and crew.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2025
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Shanks doesn’t hide where his script is going, but instead savors its humor and black heart.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.—
William Jones,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even Apple itself understands this, which is why the iPhone maker offers security patches to those who want to stay on iOS 18 — up until a point.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Percy, now carrying the Golden Fleece, runs toward the elevator, but Luke stabs him through the closing doors.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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