1
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she dug her old art supplies out of the basement
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2
as in to move
to leave a place often for another
without saying where she was going, the young woman dug out early the next morning
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Recent Examples of dig out
Google’s weeder wielding work starts with digging out those who shouldn’t see the feature in the first place.
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Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Getting there required a herculean effort, the Dodgers digging out of a big early hole that had been entirely of their own making.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Indeed, the free-falling Braves are the NL East team trying to dig out of an early hole in 2025.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Many people are still in harm’s way as others start to dig out of the muck, but a dramatic return to winter-like chill early this week poses another complicating factor.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Getting there required a herculean effort, the Dodgers digging out of a big early hole that had been entirely of their own making.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Indeed, the free-falling Braves are the NL East team trying to dig out of an early hole in 2025.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
Many people are still in harm’s way as others start to dig out of the muck, but a dramatic return to winter-like chill early this week poses another complicating factor.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig out
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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By 2000, detectives were able to use new DNA testing technology to build a profile of the suspect based on a bloodstain found on the wall and the fluids found on the girl’s body.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Besides privatization, there's also been talk of possibly moving the USPS under the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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But project managers have learned that most of their funding was removed by a continuing congressional budget resolution earlier this spring and much of what remained is impounded by the White House budget office.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Guests at the conversations will include producers, sales agents, distributors and creatives looking to learn about the different filming opportunities in these regions.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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While the circumstances at each fashion house were unique, with some designers resigning and others exiting at the end of their latest contract, the end result points to another youthquake moment.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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But since Scherzer exited early from his season debut, the Blue Jays have been scrambling for a fifth starter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Universities reported some students being forced to leave the United States immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were canceled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) or via an unexpected text or email.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The research firm also discovered that the number of new crispy chicken items has doubled in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time period in 2024.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Branford has had three or more breweries located there in the past.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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The discovery occurred at Wawel Royal Castle, an art museum and one-time residence of Polish kings, located in the heart of Krakow.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Proud to finally get AAA Insurance into victory lane.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Dig out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20out. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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