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, 19 Feb. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 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
Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Last weekend, while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah took digs at her in front of music's biggest stars.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
You can overnight at upscale boutique hotels like Contemplacion Resort & Spa with its cute casitas and elevated pool deck,holistic wellness resorts like Banyan Tree Veya, or the glamping-style Oeno Wine Lodge, where the hip digs are tucked right into the vineyard.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Heckerling and the incredible cast never talk down to the audience, creating main characters that viewers root for, despite the obvious digs at the ultra-rich.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
However, what the sisters thought of their digs wasn’t recorded.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—arkansasonline.com, 17 Feb. 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
Among the museum's most popular year-round experiences are Dinosphere, which includes fossils, displays and labs where scientists take questions from patrons about finds from the museum's dinosaur digs.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Last weekend, while hosting the 2026 Grammy Awards, comedian Trevor Noah took digs at her in front of music's biggest stars.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.
—Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
You can overnight at upscale boutique hotels like Contemplacion Resort & Spa with its cute casitas and elevated pool deck,holistic wellness resorts like Banyan Tree Veya, or the glamping-style Oeno Wine Lodge, where the hip digs are tucked right into the vineyard.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Heckerling and the incredible cast never talk down to the audience, creating main characters that viewers root for, despite the obvious digs at the ultra-rich.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
However, what the sisters thought of their digs wasn’t recorded.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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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Not everyone enjoys the company of the jeans guy.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’s modeled for publications like Grazia Bulgaria and enjoys dance, too.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who’s been left with one sock without a mate after all your laundry is apparently washed, dried, and folded knows the true irritation of this conundrum.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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There's no signal on top of the tower, but the pair knows there's connection further down.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Amazon also strikes a nerve with an ad starring Chris Hemsworth that pokes fun of people’s fears of AI.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cucurella lands on the rebound and pokes in.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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American surfer Kurt Van Dyke was found dead in an apparent robbery at his apartment in Cahuita, a Caribbean coastal town in Costa Rica, on Saturday.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Talik Rashaun Garcia, 36, was arrested following a search warrant at an apartment on Peterborough Street, executed by officers from the Boston Police and Mass State Police, BPD said in a statement.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 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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Veteran coach Michael Boehle, sipping coffee, understands the routine is only temporary and does his best to get his players focused on their early-morning routine.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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If Becket is willing to kill for control, Julia understands that control often comes from letting other people self-destruct.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 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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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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