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as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
I really dig bluegrass music
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as in to know
to have a clear idea of
can you dig what I'm saying?
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
got in a couple of digs about lawyers at my friend's expense
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as in apartment
digs plural
a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place
check out my new digs on the north side of town
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Recent Examples of dig
Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Hannah said Iran’s secretive underground Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment plant and Natanz nuclear site were where Iran was caught digging tunnels in the mountains.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists have found needles and awls — tools associated with sewing — at H. sapiens sites, but not among Neanderthal digs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Harry anxiously awaits Richie's decision, while Jan digs her family into deeper trouble.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Hannah said Iran’s secretive underground Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment plant and Natanz nuclear site were where Iran was caught digging tunnels in the mountains.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Her little digs come after Sal’s unsuccessful outing with his teen daughters at Musso & Frank’s, where one FaceTimes throughout the meal and the other points out that she’s been a vegan for a week when the lobster and steak arrive at the table.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists have found needles and awls — tools associated with sewing — at H. sapiens sites, but not among Neanderthal digs.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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The thrill of the rush is what got kids on the run as their parents tried to direct them to areas not yet excavated.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Underground is a contemporary interpretation of the Roman baths excavated in nearby Cimiez, with a warm tepidarium, a hot caldarium, and a frigidarium, or cold plunge.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Buckwheat Though technically a seed, buckwheat is enjoyed in the same way as whole grains.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart previously slammed former friend Ina Garten The lifestyle maven is known to cook up beef with fellow lifestyle brand competitors, including taking aim at former friend Ina Garten in September.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Amy Schumer also took to Instagram to poke fun at the mission, jokingly revealing she had been chosen to be part of the crew at the last minute.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Ryan Kelly came on in the second round and used pressure and ring control while establishing his jab and work rate.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Even fast food chain Wendy’s entered the conversation with a jab at the singer.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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But some Republican registrars took them as an insult, and at least one, Lisa Amatruda of Woodbury, walked out.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The geese have become particularly aggressive, attacking anyone who tries to enter or exit through the front door of their apartment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The developer set out to convert the campus into 165 apartments.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over the years, players, including Durham, sometimes gave Wickers money to supplement his income from washing windows, shoveling snow and other odd jobs.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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There’s also evidence that the ship’s engineers left the boilers on, shoveling coal into the furnaces to keep electricity running.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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