as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Recent Examples of digging up
Veska’s job digging up the past literalizes the arc of her character during this stay in Matochina.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Here’s how to discourage them from digging up your lawn and garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
At the request of the DA’s office, this week investigators with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies have been digging up the backyard at the home where Noel lived with his family in the 3700 block of Wisteria Drive in Everman.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The same idea applies to digging up bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Here’s how to discourage them from digging up your lawn and garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
At the request of the DA’s office, this week investigators with the FBI and local law enforcement agencies have been digging up the backyard at the home where Noel lived with his family in the 3700 block of Wisteria Drive in Everman.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Koether suggests digging up a mature plant and splitting it into thirds using a shovel.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The opposite approach is called solarization, which entails digging up an invasive plant species and then leaving out in the sun for weeks to complete dry out before disposing of it.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
The same idea applies to digging up bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digging up
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Alcohol ads take up a portion of social media ad space, with one study finding nearly 40,000 ads placed on Facebook and Instagram over a year in Australia.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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In this context, Mentor126 notes that continuous access to guidance becomes an area of growing interest for many learning leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After learning their rent is being raised, the pair embark on a reckless night out that inspires an impulsive idea of faking a movie and seeing who shows up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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New London police shared information about the vehicle to other area departments in the hopes of locating it, police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help locating a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood on Thursday.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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But parenthood offers you this opportunity to burn your entire life down in sacrifice to finding out what’s real.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Ahead of the finish, Vegas continued its second-period dominance in the series, digging out of a 3-1 hole and making a bit of history in the process; for the first time in Stanley Cup Final history, four games have featured a team rallying from a multi-goal deficit to at least tie the game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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By analogy, a software engineer who has been digging out a basement with a shovel gets handed a bulldozer.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In left field, Taylor kept the Reds from going ahead by running down a fly ball near the line and throwing out a baserunner at home plate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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For a young man who had scarcely left Utah in his youth, every corner seemed to be a revelation, of water buffalo shimmering from mud baths and children running down dirt roads.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Digging up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20up. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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