1
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 lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026 -
For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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As per the tests carried on behalf of the company, MST enabled more than a 10x reduction in parasitic channel charge, reducing a key mechanism of RF power loss and supporting improved high-frequency GaN device performance.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Four of the five Timberwolves-Spurs games were carried on Disney’s biggest cable outlet, ESPN, while the remaining outing aired on ABC.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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In the battle for the Texas Senate seat, both Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico kept up their attacks against each other.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Gasparino kept up the pressure, beating out an infield single to shortstop against pitcher Ethan Grimm.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Arteta and Arsenal have also had to withstand almighty pressure and a media that have feasted on every one of their stumbles.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 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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Larimer County officials said the ditch runs behind homes and is fed by the Cache la Poudre River.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Much of the freak-out was fed by polls supposedly showing Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop the field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Dug in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dug%20in. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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