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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
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—John Brummett, arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The sale even came in above the stars’ reported $4.99 million asking price for the 1,691-square-foot beachside digs.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—John Brummett, arkansasonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Many of these local digs, like the Rusty Pelican, serve their seafood fresh, non-fussy, and fried.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
The sale even came in above the stars’ reported $4.99 million asking price for the 1,691-square-foot beachside digs.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig
Verb
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Although the hoard was excavated by Durham University archaeologists the year after, the contents were unknown until this week.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 2022, a team of archaeologists from Durham University excavated the site near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, advised by the British Museum and with a grant from Historic England.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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For now, enjoy this trip around the majors for something each team has been missing.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visa Infinite cardholders in Singapore enjoy golf discounts at Sentosa Golf Club and Tanah Merah Country Club on weekdays, excluding public holidays.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This was a problem for Sexton, best known for his roles in Bosch, The Killing and Deadwood who was offered a $595,000 deal for the role of Johnson.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His frequent jabs at former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and remarks questioning Canada's independence have only deepened the rift.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Jenner’s jab comes amid speculation about who will run in the 2026 race for California governor.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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The dispute stems from last year’s feud wherein Drake and Lamar traded increasingly personal and unverified insults in a series of songs.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs on Canadian exports and repeated insults by President Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state have Canadians pushing back with a term hockey fans may be familiar with.—
Jalen Williams,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Soundproofing your apartment and crate-training your pup will help your dog bark less and avoid complaints from angry neighbors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fire officials are investigating the cause of a two-alarm apartment fire in Owings Mills that left one person critically injured Wednesday afternoon.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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Just fill up a wheelbarrow with compost and shovel 3 to 4 shovelfuls of compost into small piles dotted across your lawn.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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More:How to shovel snow without causing injury: Visual guide How much does snow weigh?—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Dig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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