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, 5 Mar. 2026
Actor Jason Statham’s Sunset Plaza digs by the company is one example, as is designer Jenni Kayne’s Beverly Hills mansion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Give me a rural setting with metropolitan digs any day.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 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
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The harder and faster tracks are best-suited to the new digs.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens that have been fired up for about a week — will enable the business to increase production of its staples, such as macarons, as well as add new items to the menu.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Micah Wong Diallo had a career-high nine block assists, libero Chris Connelly had a game-high 15 digs and setter Andrew Rowan had a career-high 12 digs.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Now the former digs have popped up for sale again, this time asking just under $11 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Cole Ferris had 11 digs, while Dylan Santillan-Haggerty added 23 assists and 4 digs.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Both restaurants officially opened in late January, and after a little time to settle into their new digs and routines, are now in the swing of welcoming guests with open arms.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 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
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Actor Jason Statham’s Sunset Plaza digs by the company is one example, as is designer Jenni Kayne’s Beverly Hills mansion.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Give me a rural setting with metropolitan digs any day.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 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
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The harder and faster tracks are best-suited to the new digs.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens that have been fired up for about a week — will enable the business to increase production of its staples, such as macarons, as well as add new items to the menu.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
Micah Wong Diallo had a career-high nine block assists, libero Chris Connelly had a game-high 15 digs and setter Andrew Rowan had a career-high 12 digs.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Now the former digs have popped up for sale again, this time asking just under $11 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Cole Ferris had 11 digs, while Dylan Santillan-Haggerty added 23 assists and 4 digs.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Both restaurants officially opened in late January, and after a little time to settle into their new digs and routines, are now in the swing of welcoming guests with open arms.
—Janae Williams, Oklahoman, 24 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
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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Living history in full costume at Washington-on-the-Brazos If your family enjoys even a bit of Texas history, take them to Washington-on-the-Brazos.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Creative confidence enjoys a tailwind as loving Venus hones your 5th House of Inspiration, so your talent shines without forcing the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Shakespeare’s fierce and primal tragedy follows the celebrated warrior who knows how to conquer enemies but not how to win hearts.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miller also pointed to Miami switching things up, but knows that can’t be an excuse.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Williams pokes a single into the right field gap for an RBI.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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One TikTok video with over 949,000 likes pokes fun at Kempczinski's review by using similar wording to judge other McDonald's items.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The result lands somewhere between a boutique hotel suite and a private coastal apartment.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The development will add a town center, schools and apartments along with more parks and trails.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 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
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Deadline understands that the company, which is behind series such as Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, USA Network’s The Rainmaker and ABC’s The Rookie, is restructuring its Worldwide Television Distribution Group.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Poor Bella’s horribly adverse reaction to the virus makes for a great jump scare in the moment and also an exclamation point on the season overall, emphasizing that no one really understands how this virus works.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 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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