dig up

verb

dug up; digging up; digs up

Examples of dig up in a Sentence

she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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This island in the river’s North Branch had been created by a canal, originally excavated to dig up clay for making bricks. Robert Loerzel, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 Police did not reveal details of the damage, but images from the scene show that the resort's green had been repeatedly dug up. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Workers were seen digging up the roadway with an excavator at the intersection of 6th and Idaho on Thursday morning. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025 The move firmly entrenches Jarrett Stidham as the Broncos’ backup behind Nix come 2025, with Denver likely needing to dig up a third-string quarterback. Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dig up

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dig up was in the 14th century

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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20up. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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