1
as in excavating
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 enjoying
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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3
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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4
as in poking
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object
every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs
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Recent Examples of digging
The montage captured the 8-year-old digging a hole in the sand, jumping in the water and swimming in a wetsuit, playing cricket and running on the beach.
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Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents have also found the crews digging under the town’s oak and pine trees that survived last year’s fire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Most garden spaces that are used year after year only need a little compost, which can be added on top and lightly mixed in with a digging fork.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But their shop is open, next to a new crater and a charred apartment building where workers are actively digging through rubble.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Many home projects, not just tree planting, involve digging far enough down to strike gas or electric lines.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The spandex-blend material is ultra-stretchy, and there’s no unpleasant digging or pinching courtesy of the zipper- and button-free design.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
On the side of the house, another group of students was digging the ditch where the electrical lines would lie.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents have also found the crews digging under the town’s oak and pine trees that survived last year’s fire.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Most garden spaces that are used year after year only need a little compost, which can be added on top and lightly mixed in with a digging fork.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
But their shop is open, next to a new crater and a charred apartment building where workers are actively digging through rubble.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Many home projects, not just tree planting, involve digging far enough down to strike gas or electric lines.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The spandex-blend material is ultra-stretchy, and there’s no unpleasant digging or pinching courtesy of the zipper- and button-free design.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
On the side of the house, another group of students was digging the ditch where the electrical lines would lie.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging
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Rocky will start excavating in the summer.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project, which was initially approved in 2001, involves clearing 65 acres of the landfill’s unused property and excavating 7 million cubic yards of dirt and rock to accommodate South Orange County’s waste disposal needs through 2102, extending the facility’s operating life by 50 years.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The three-time Grammy winner was recently spotted enjoying a dinner date in Los Angeles with Geese frontman Cameron Winter on April 15.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Watching the trajectory of the baseball and knowing Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill’s ability to rob would-be homers — plus the uncertainty of how well balls fly during night games at Petco Park — Crow-Armstrong figured Merrill would come down with the baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And there’s judgment — knowing when to act, when to wait, and what action actually fits the situation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, however—perhaps the least likely superstar to do so—is poking holes in that fantasy, giving us an iconic new selfie that feels wildly relatable to anyone familiar with the mayhem of getting ready.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, Ruff is savoring the final weeks of her high school career and her last go-round as a dual-sport competitor.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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All visitors are encouraged to enjoy the experience slowly, savoring the glasses of wine and light bites that come with the experience.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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The clicks are part of a growing sperm whale phonetic alphabet that researchers at CETI are deciphering.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The woman, whose identity has not been made public, allegedly is seen hitting the man believed to be Alexander in the back, resulting in him promptly stabbing her in the hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Andrews attacked Cressman, 39, striking him with a cricket bat before fatally stabbing him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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His words are a stark contrast to the young, adventure-loving Crown Point native who moved to Japan in 2013 after teaching himself Japanese as a teenager.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shady Areas Lavender is a sun-loving plant that requires several hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Digging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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