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as in hung on
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as in chowed (down)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dug in
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The two played a game of Barrymore Bingo, featuring staple moments that happen in practically every interview, like hand-holding or getting curled up on the couch.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026 -
In the photos, the mom-to-be included a snap of her curled up on a fluffy chair, pictures of snacks, as well as a photo of her positive pregnancy test.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Malik, who has had a challenging relationship with fame throughout his career, left One Direction in 2015; the group carried on as a quartet before taking what was described as a hiatus the following year.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Officials ultimately required the item to be checked rather than carried on board, Borenstein said, despite the filmmaker having previously traveled with the award without issue.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Israel and Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah have kept up their attacks despite a ceasefire in place since April 17.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Over the years, however, the cap hasn’t kept up with wage growth among high earners.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has feasted against the Flyers in his career, was oddly quiet for a second straight game.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Beach is glutted with souvenir shops and rental car outlets, the study found, but lacks auto and household supply stores, bookstores and service stations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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It’s cooled, processed and fed back into the cycle after each power stroke.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dug in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dug%20in. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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