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as in hung on
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as in chowed (down)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dug in
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Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026 -
Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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The mayor did not say anything back and carried on with his remarks.—
Aditi Sangal,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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They were dumped in a bin, along with White House staff burner phones, to make sure nothing was carried on to the presidential jet that could have been used to collect information.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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The Rainbow Warriors kept up pressure, winning the first set 25-15.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The hat-making legend kept up her millinery practice well into old age, and died in 1999 at 88.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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It was decided much earlier, when the Fever’s defensive effort wasn’t up to par, and the Mystics feasted, particularly around the basket.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Beach is glutted with souvenir shops and rental car outlets, the study found, but lacks auto and household supply stores, bookstores and service stations.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rear diffuser is fed by aero elements that comprise a full-length belly pan, there’s an active panel under the chin, and an active rear spoiler, all of which help keep those four big gummy tires firmly planted on the pavement, delivering over 1100 horsepower with ruthless efficiency.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The fire comes with a backstory fed into the picture in small doses, through blink-and-you’ll-miss moments and throwaway exchanges between characters that come to define the film in its later moments, too.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Dug in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dug%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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