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
Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Set beyond gates on nearly half an acre in the Amestoy Estates neighborhood, the modern farmhouse-style digs have been repainted a rich chocolate hue.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
The digs were carried out in conjunction with the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA).
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The ad highlights unlucky fantasy football participants as well as takes lighthearted digs at the 22-year-old athlete.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Over 60 years later, lengthy investigations, detailed eyewitness accounts and extensive digs haven't yielded more information.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Where were the 15-yard outs, the deep digs and corner routes?
—Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Rooms at the Del, as locals call it, range in style, from compact digs with maximalist styling in the historic main building to sprawling multiroom apartments in the Shore House.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
Bryant Jonesboro Basketball Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
This year, the comedian is poised to run it back, almost certainly with a few more Chalamet digs.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Set beyond gates on nearly half an acre in the Amestoy Estates neighborhood, the modern farmhouse-style digs have been repainted a rich chocolate hue.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
The digs were carried out in conjunction with the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA).
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The ad highlights unlucky fantasy football participants as well as takes lighthearted digs at the 22-year-old athlete.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Over 60 years later, lengthy investigations, detailed eyewitness accounts and extensive digs haven't yielded more information.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Where were the 15-yard outs, the deep digs and corner routes?
—Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Rooms at the Del, as locals call it, range in style, from compact digs with maximalist styling in the historic main building to sprawling multiroom apartments in the Shore House.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
Verb
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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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Gilpin’s elder daughter enjoys watching her mom act, especially during playtime.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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When asked why Stephen King enjoys such singular longevity in pop culture, both siblings pointed to some of the real-life horrors in the world around us as evidence that King has always been ahead of his time.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gravette may not be where most expect to find an athlete competing on a global stage, but maybe that's just because Madie Edwards knows how to keep a low profile.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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The Aries moon pokes holes in old insecurities about competence and productivity.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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On Three’s Company, Ritter played Jack, the third roommate in Janet and Chrissy’s two-bedroom apartment.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Diana was allowed to keep her apartments at Kensington Palace for life.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Derek understands that, as well.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The suspect pounces on Ennin while the victim is down and stabs him multiple times before running off.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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After Fiona confesses to killing Willem, a raging Constance stabs Dahlia.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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