1
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she dug her old art supplies out of the basement
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2
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
without saying where she was going, the young woman dug out early the next morning
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Recent Examples of digs out
As Connecticut digs out after a historic Nor’easter dumped over two feet of snow across parts of the state this week, the question municipalities are tasked with now is where to put it.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to the region this weekend.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
As the Delaware Valley digs out from this weekend's storm, officials are warning people to be careful so they don't get duped.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the space of minutes, Cherki digs out two crosses, with each foot, over the top that drop perfectly into the path of City runs in behind, first assisting Phil Foden, and second creating a big chance for Marmoush.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to the region this weekend.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
As the Delaware Valley digs out from this weekend's storm, officials are warning people to be careful so they don't get duped.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
In the space of minutes, Cherki digs out two crosses, with each foot, over the top that drop perfectly into the path of City runs in behind, first assisting Phil Foden, and second creating a big chance for Marmoush.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs out
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That decline in leadership shows up in surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The series once again finds itself in a prescient position with the industry on the precipice of an extinction-level event, and Valerie once again rises to the occasion with a message worth hearing, delivered with a smile that’s improbably radiant.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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After rain exits the area on Wednesday, a drier pattern is expected to move into North Texas.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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After taking a keen interest in Regan, Wolf discovers there may be more to her case than meets the eye.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Things get complicated when a new client (Isabel May) hires Lou, who then discovers her betrothed is a college friend and longtime crush (Manny Jacinto).—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The former Keshet exec departs his role as Head of International Development at the the international production house, which is part of Spain’s Mediapro.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Upon reaching adulthood in the 1950s, Vernice departs for a bright future at Spelman College, and Annie leaves Honeysuckle to search for her mother in the seedy underbelly of the South.—
Diya Chacko,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now, lawmakers are looking to add that language back in, but this time with a requirement that a referendum be held before a casino locates to the area.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Digs out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs%20out. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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