as in digs
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth
workmen are excavating a long tunnel that will eventually replace the aboveground expressway
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Recent Examples of excavates
As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excavates
digs
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ray has been with the Panthers for three seasons, and the staff digs his ability to rotate into the front.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Excavates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excavates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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