DIGS (AWAY) Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

digs (away)

verb

present tense third-person singular of dig (away)

as in struggles

to devote serious and sustained effort it took days of digging away at the subject, but he understands it thoroughly now

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Charles builds their cabin with help from a kind widower and Civil War veteran, John Edwards (Warren Christie), who struggles with alcohol; Edwards’ sometime companion (Rebecca Amzallag) is a fiercely independent bar owner.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
Her performance as Jovie, the department store employee who struggles to get into the Yuletide frame of mind, was her big break.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

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Resistance is mounting today, too, in response to AI and data center buildout, even as industrial policy everywhere strives to stimulate its growth.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Perusing the menu online provides insight into how truly diverse Sushi Sushi strives to be.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Definition of strives

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When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of works

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Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.

— Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Now, as soon as late summer, will come a digital lookalike that endeavors to extend that legacy further, interacting with fans in the US and UK in multiple languages and responding to them individually in real time while appearing to make eye contact.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

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