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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
Mike Kaye
march 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 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
During a scene from her childhood, Jane brutally digs her nails into her older brother for turning the channel away from Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ lavish 1981 wedding.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Assembled by Feltenstein and fellow animation expert Jerry Beck, the collection showcases classic appearances by Looney Tunes royalty (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig), but also digs deeper to celebrate more obscure characters like Conrad Cat and Angelo the Mighty Flea.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 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, 25 Mar. 2026
After the acquisition, Mars Wrigley moved its corporate headquarters from the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue to new digs on Goose Island in 2012.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Located on the 52-acre Sunstone Estate, the palatial digs are filled with precious antiques from yesteryear, including rhinestone salvaged from châteaux in Normandy and the Loire Valley, along with roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th-century lavender factory in Provence.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
And the Hornets are very aware of the surge in support at their home digs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens — 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, 19 Mar. 2026
At Guiducci’s direction, this year’s party was moved from its longtime perch at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills to brand-new digs at LACMA — where guests were supposed to get an exclusive first peek at the museum’s glittering new David Geffen galleries.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Arkansas Online, 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
During a scene from her childhood, Jane brutally digs her nails into her older brother for turning the channel away from Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ lavish 1981 wedding.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Assembled by Feltenstein and fellow animation expert Jerry Beck, the collection showcases classic appearances by Looney Tunes royalty (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig), but also digs deeper to celebrate more obscure characters like Conrad Cat and Angelo the Mighty Flea.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The golf team, which uses an attic space at Gampel, will be moving to new digs on the other side of campus.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 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, 25 Mar. 2026
After the acquisition, Mars Wrigley moved its corporate headquarters from the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue to new digs on Goose Island in 2012.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Pics show the middle JoBro showing off slices of paradise, like hanging out on boat, playing padel and indulging in croissants at Caracas Bakery in MiMo, near his old digs.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Located on the 52-acre Sunstone Estate, the palatial digs are filled with precious antiques from yesteryear, including rhinestone salvaged from châteaux in Normandy and the Loire Valley, along with roof tiles reclaimed from a 19th-century lavender factory in Provence.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
And the Hornets are very aware of the surge in support at their home digs.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Poulette’s new digs — complete with a bigger kitchen, larger walk-in cooler and upgraded ovens — 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, 19 Mar. 2026
At Guiducci’s direction, this year’s party was moved from its longtime perch at the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills to brand-new digs at LACMA — where guests were supposed to get an exclusive first peek at the museum’s glittering new David Geffen galleries.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 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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Tristan Graziano, a Weddington High School student, enjoys golfing in his free time and hanging with his friends.—
Jamie,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Eid morning begins with prayer and the presence of community, where everyone enjoys a meal together and reflects on the meaning of Ramadan in our lives.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lugo knows the land, which is made up of nine different landowners, will still be developed.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Everyone knows that Isaiah Evans can get on a heater.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kellner pokes a ball into the soft spot in left-center, scoring two runs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Journeys takes focus as the Moon pokes Jupiter in your more localized 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Oxygen cylinders on the vehicles exploded, breaking windows in an adjacent apartment block.—
KRUTIKA PATHI,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Police found Sye's sister inside the apartment with a stab wound.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 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
Verb
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Toussaint, the alumna who lives nearby, understands the dangers of crossing, even with the pedestrian signal.—
Johane Saintil,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their exits stem from creative decisions around their storylines, THR understands.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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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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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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