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
Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
For hours under the blistering sun, Raúl Servín shovels and digs his way through days filled with pain, hope and usually frustration.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Mamdani laughed off those digs Tuesday morning while voicing his support for his favorite MLB team.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ian Fernandes tallied 12 kills and four digs, while Brady Kundel had 10 kills, four aces and five digs as Barnstable (9-0) swept Brockton 3-0 in a nonleague match.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Setter Cash Summers had 58 assists and senior libero Alex Barrientos had 12 digs.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Los Feliz shop is around 3,500 square feet, the new Eagle Rock digs are significantly larger.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
But owner Tyler Morrison abandoned his much smaller digs — about a third of the size — to open in the space next door where he’s now located.
—Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Nogueira, a junior, had 18 digs and three ace serves in the win.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Owners began to demand fancier digs, sometimes threatening to move.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026
The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
For hours under the blistering sun, Raúl Servín shovels and digs his way through days filled with pain, hope and usually frustration.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
In his first California home, Welles chose to bring the outdoors into his new digs with several plants decorating the living room as seen in the photo above.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Mamdani laughed off those digs Tuesday morning while voicing his support for his favorite MLB team.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ian Fernandes tallied 12 kills and four digs, while Brady Kundel had 10 kills, four aces and five digs as Barnstable (9-0) swept Brockton 3-0 in a nonleague match.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Setter Cash Summers had 58 assists and senior libero Alex Barrientos had 12 digs.
—David Delgado, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Los Feliz shop is around 3,500 square feet, the new Eagle Rock digs are significantly larger.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
But owner Tyler Morrison abandoned his much smaller digs — about a third of the size — to open in the space next door where he’s now located.
—Jenna Thompson
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Nogueira, a junior, had 18 digs and three ace serves in the win.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Owners began to demand fancier digs, sometimes threatening to move.
—Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
Verb
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Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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So while much of the SEC sorts through uncertainty and roster churn, Georgia enjoys its spring with a rare sense of clarity, anchored by a core that's already taken the field together at Sanford Stadium.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Stagg coach Pat Kelly enjoys watching Farhan put forth performances like that.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This Gulf Coast town knows how to turn on the charm for everyone, from artists to bird-watchers to anglers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ice Spice knows her way around a fast-food joint.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The clip also pokes fun at Roach's retirement announcement in 2023, only to return to the industry two years later.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health takes focus with the nurturing Moon there, though Luna also pokes expensive Jupiter in your 3rd House of Distractions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After leaving Kochiyama’s apartment, Tsuchida, the Writer, and the Reporter wander into Smalls Paradise, a Harlem night club, and debate Malcolm X’s politics.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to SmartAsset, the average one-bedroom apartment in Boise costs $1,330 a month to rent, while a two-bedroom apartment costs $1,450 on average.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Deadline understands that project is still in development.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.—
Therie Hendrey-Seabrook,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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