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
The Washington Commanders never lost hope and were able to dig out from five turnovers to turn around and stun the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, 36-33.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Storms loom after record-breaking snow in Las Vegas, other cities
The atmospheric river approaching the northern West Coast is set to arrive as residents in some areas were still digging out of record-breaking snowfall wrought by a winter storm last week.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
But don't go digging out your hundred-year-old light bulbs from the closet just yet, there's still more work to be done.
—New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
In upstate New York, people were digging out after heavy snow fell.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Storms loom after record-breaking snow in Las Vegas, other cities
The atmospheric river approaching the northern West Coast is set to arrive as residents in some areas were still digging out of record-breaking snowfall wrought by a winter storm last week.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
But don't go digging out your hundred-year-old light bulbs from the closet just yet, there's still more work to be done.
—New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
In upstate New York, people were digging out after heavy snow fell.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig out
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That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Packers offense got into a groove in the third quarter as running back Josh Jacobs found running room (121 total yards and a rushing touchdown) but injuries and penalties halted the momentum Green Bay was able to build.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Senate Republicans are moving ahead quickly on Hegseth’s nomination despite an affidavit from his former sister-in-law obtained by Senate Democrats that accuses him of having an alcohol problem and being abusive to his ex-wife Samantha Hegseth.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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The snow is moving east Tuesday, and is affecting coastal areas all the way to the Florida Panhandle and southern Carolinas.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Babich learned his lesson and took his foot off the blitzing pedal.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Biden and first lady Jill Biden will exit the Capitol grounds by plane after the transfer of power and return to private life.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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But rather confusingly, this fracas appears to have been staged so that duo can exit their top-secret careers as globe-trotting clandestine agents, disappearing together into civilian life.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The fraudulent charges were discovered by a businessman, who reported the credit card had been originally issued to his father, who was deceased, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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After Short's body was discovered, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation, which ran until 1950, when it was shut down, according to 48 Hours.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Melvin succeeded Hoda Kotb, who announced her plan to depart last year and had her last day on Friday.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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In this scenario, TikTok would die a slow death, as its technology degrades and its social fabric weakens with users departing for other platforms.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a potential burglary call at Vice President Harris' home in Brentwood, California, located within the Palisades Fire evacuation zone early Sunday, according to local reports.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Museum of Broadway Theater fans can get a behind the scenes look at some of their favorite shows at The Museum of Broadway, located in Manhattan’s Theatre District.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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He’s got quite a fastball and has some creativity to him.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Instead of taking a three-score lead in that game, the Lions failed to get a first down.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Dig out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20out. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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