as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she tried to dig up any information she could for the report on sharks
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Dinosaur fossils have been dug up across the world, but one of the newest discoveries involves a ferocious creature with a familiar name that left its teeth behind in coastal England.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
Sometimes that means simply reciting court filings aloud and pausing to explain procedures, recap prior events or dig up receipts across the web.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
As more plastic can be recycled, less oil must be dug up and refined into plastic.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Across the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, archaeologists dug up a set of much smaller projectiles: five musket balls fired during the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
Sometimes that means simply reciting court filings aloud and pausing to explain procedures, recap prior events or dig up receipts across the web.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
As more plastic can be recycled, less oil must be dug up and refined into plastic.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Across the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, archaeologists dug up a set of much smaller projectiles: five musket balls fired during the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Rogerson and Barden, the truck was found with its windows broken.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s become more aggressive on the ball as well, learning when to make a play when a guy is going into a scoring move or his back is turned.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your door is spotless, learn how to clean the shower door tracks and create a DIY glass-cleaning spray to prevent buildup.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 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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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Millions of people throughout the South are digging out and dealing with serious closures Saturday after a massive winter storm dumped several inches of snow.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Snow shovels were in high demand Monday as residents across the Kansas City metro dug out from a winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some areas.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
6 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 up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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