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
Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 9 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
Starting April 6, up to four guests at a time can stay for one night at the oceanside digs — and enjoy the beloved rotating closet — best known for housing Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and her starry alter ego on the Disney Channel hit.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Datebook Picks Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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
Jose Pena served 25 service points and had 12 aces, six kills and three digs, while Jelisson Peguero had 24 service points and eight aces as Greater Lawrence (3-2) bested Salem, 3-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 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
Player of the Week Junior outside hitter Briggs Corona chalks up 38 kills, 35 digs, eight aces and six blocks in five matches for the host RedHawks and was named all-tournament at the Marist Invitational.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 9 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
Starting April 6, up to four guests at a time can stay for one night at the oceanside digs — and enjoy the beloved rotating closet — best known for housing Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) and her starry alter ego on the Disney Channel hit.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Datebook Picks Scardapone digs deeper into personal and societal dysfunction than ever.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Logan Calderon delivered 31 assists, Alik Torchilo had 24 kills and freshman Jaxon Calderon scrambled for 31 digs as Orlando University (8-9) pulled out a 25-22, 20-25, 23-25, 25-23, 17-15 win against Cypress Creek.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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
Jose Pena served 25 service points and had 12 aces, six kills and three digs, while Jelisson Peguero had 24 service points and eight aces as Greater Lawrence (3-2) bested Salem, 3-0.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 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
Player of the Week Junior outside hitter Briggs Corona chalks up 38 kills, 35 digs, eight aces and six blocks in five matches for the host RedHawks and was named all-tournament at the Marist Invitational.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.
—Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
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, 28 Mar. 2026
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
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There’s not much Kamilla Karthigesu enjoys more than throwing people under the bus in the game of Survivor.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Robert Patrick prefers not to participate in Hollywood events and rather enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs and attending church.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who knows more about the dogs or their possible owner is asked to contact RCDAS at (951) 358-7387.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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No one knows exactly how many protesters were killed, but estimates range from seven thousand to thirty thousand.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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In April, ruby-red paintbrush pokes out of the ground, and in late summer, vibrant yellow rabbitbrush flowers join the mix.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Entering the superior suite (one step down from the suite de luxe) was akin to entering an apartment, if that apartment were imagined entirely by an art collector with keen design sensibilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two Kansas City men were sentenced to prison last week for their roles in a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Pendleton Heights in 2024.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 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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Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Rolex is a bit unpredictable and understands the scarcity could be what turns a collectible watch into an icon.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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