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
Jesse Cain, Arkansas Online, 16 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, 14 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
Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Imageworks, headquartered in Vancouver, also has offices in Montreal and Los Angeles and a growing west coast workforce relocating to new production digs at The Post in downtown Vancouver, alongside office space used by Amazon’s local tech hub.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Outside hitter Nic Sanchez de Rojas contributed seven kills, three digs, two block assists, an ace and an assist as Lexington defeated Marlboro 3-0 in a nonleague contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
After a sneak peek into the new digs, there isn’t a detail that doesn’t have the 26th president in mind.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
As Mad Dash prepares to settle into its new digs, Chop Chop Red Pot is slated to open in its old spot.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Raising Cane’s new regional digs will be next door to one of the region’s largest real estate projects.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
While Bag End—the tunnel-like home from Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings franchise—may provide bucolic solace for Frodo Baggins, played by actor Elijah Wood, the hobbit-hole digs are hardly suitable for humans.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
The initial excavations at this Silk Road city have yielded impressive findings, generating excitement for future digs as researchers plan to expand their work in upcoming seasons.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Jesse Cain, Arkansas Online, 16 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, 14 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
Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.
—Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Imageworks, headquartered in Vancouver, also has offices in Montreal and Los Angeles and a growing west coast workforce relocating to new production digs at The Post in downtown Vancouver, alongside office space used by Amazon’s local tech hub.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Outside hitter Nic Sanchez de Rojas contributed seven kills, three digs, two block assists, an ace and an assist as Lexington defeated Marlboro 3-0 in a nonleague contest.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
After a sneak peek into the new digs, there isn’t a detail that doesn’t have the 26th president in mind.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
As Mad Dash prepares to settle into its new digs, Chop Chop Red Pot is slated to open in its old spot.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Raising Cane’s new regional digs will be next door to one of the region’s largest real estate projects.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
While Bag End—the tunnel-like home from Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings franchise—may provide bucolic solace for Frodo Baggins, played by actor Elijah Wood, the hobbit-hole digs are hardly suitable for humans.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
The initial excavations at this Silk Road city have yielded impressive findings, generating excitement for future digs as researchers plan to expand their work in upcoming seasons.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
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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
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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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Eggleston said her two nephews were just 10 yards from their apartment when the nearby reservoir overflowed and brought water rushing down the hill.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The spacious primary bedroom can fit a king and comes with one of the apartment’s two closets (the other is just off the foyer) and southeastern exposures that look out on a church and townhouses.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
13 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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Four decades after Airheads’ release in 1986, Steffen understands why generations of people have nostalgia for the colorful candy.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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But the Forest head coach understands the bigger picture.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
15 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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