dig in
verb
dug in; digging in; digs in
1
: to cover or incorporate by burying
dig in compost
2
: to establish in a dug defensive position
the platoon was well dug in
1
: to establish a defensive position especially by digging trenches
2
a
: to go resolutely to work
b
: to begin eating
3
: to hold stubbornly to a position
4
: to scuff the ground for better footing while batting (as in baseball)
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Then his paws and teeth finally dig in, enjoying parts of the juicy fruit.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
So the lawyers got involved, Marinakis dug in his heels, and once the initial anger had subsided, the charm offensive began to persuade Gibbs-White to stay.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Milkshakes Sip your dessert or dig in with a spoon.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
As families flock to the coasts this summer, at least one beach may be putting a damper on children’s plans to dig in the sand.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
So the lawyers got involved, Marinakis dug in his heels, and once the initial anger had subsided, the charm offensive began to persuade Gibbs-White to stay.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Milkshakes Sip your dessert or dig in with a spoon.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
As families flock to the coasts this summer, at least one beach may be putting a damper on children’s plans to dig in the sand.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dig in
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20in. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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