dig into
phrasal verb
dug into; digging into; digs into
1
: to mix (something) into (soil) by digging
dig the compost into the soil
2
informal
: to begin eating (something)
The family was digging into a delicious meal.
They dug into their steaks.
3
somewhat informal
: to try to learn or uncover information by studying (something)
The detectives dug into his past and learned that he had once lived in another country.
4
: to push against (a body part) in a sharp and painful way
The bed's springs are digging into my back.
Her fingernails dug into my hand.
5
: to push (something) into (a body part) in a sharp and painful way
She dug her fingernails into my hand.
He dug his elbow into my ribs.
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Meanwhile, investigators continued to dig into the background of Robinson, who was admitted to Utah State University, about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, on an academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter posted to a family member's social media account.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Dangerous motivation With Robinson now in custody, investigators will dig into what might have motivated the suspect.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the sun sets, diners dig into burgers dressed up like banh mi, with pickled daikon, rich duck liver mousse, and a burst of cilantro.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Unwilling to cut the umbilical cord, Laura starts digging into Cherry’s past while trying to turn everyone, including Howard and her best friend, Isabella (Tanya Moody), against the young woman.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Dangerous motivation With Robinson now in custody, investigators will dig into what might have motivated the suspect.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
As the sun sets, diners dig into burgers dressed up like banh mi, with pickled daikon, rich duck liver mousse, and a burst of cilantro.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Unwilling to cut the umbilical cord, Laura starts digging into Cherry’s past while trying to turn everyone, including Howard and her best friend, Isabella (Tanya Moody), against the young woman.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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