digs 1 of 2

verb

Definition of digsnext
present tense third-person singular of dig
1
as in excavates
to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth a backhoe dug a hole in the backyard to make a swimming pool

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2
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in I really dig bluegrass music

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3
as in knows
to have a clear idea of can you dig what I'm saying?

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4
as in pokes
to urge or push forward with or as if with a pointed object every time I slowed down, he'd dig me in the ribs

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digs

2 of 2

noun

plural of dig
as in apartment
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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  1. enjoys
  2. pokes
  3. apartment
  4. understands
  5. spurs
  6. penthouse
  7. sees
  8. recognizes
Verb
  • However, the company enjoys a very strong position in its key asset servicing business as customer retention tends to be very high.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Let’s be honest—nobody enjoys failing.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enjoys
Verb
  • The logic sounds airtight until the market pokes holes in it.
    John Walkup, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the promos, Thompson pokes fun at his long tenure.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of pokes
Noun
  • Another execution attempt of Creech, 74, had been scheduled for Nov. 13 — coincidentally, the same date in which the four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in 2022 in an off-campus apartment house.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Officers found Lorenzo-Olivera, 36, about 1:45 p.m. June 24, 2022, lying face down in a parking lot of an apartment complex at 1299 Electric Ave.
    Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of apartment
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • By adopting this approach, sales leaders can create a high-performing, engaged and diverse sales team that spurs profitable revenue growth.
    Gregg Frederick, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Combining the world’s talent and information spurs innovation in ways that benefit everyone, from AI systems that can diagnose diseases and discover new drugs to self-driving cars that can save lives on the roads.
    Lorand Laskai, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2018
Definition of spurs
Noun
  • November 2023 November 5: Trump erupts at the judge and prosecutors during a New York civil trial where he’s accused of inflating the value of his assets – including the size of his own penthouse apartment – for better terms on loans.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This summer, an all-new structure at 9 Mulberry Square was unveiled with 48 residences by Eric Parry Architects that range from one-bedroom units to mansion-sized penthouses.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of penthouse
Verb
  • Historically, this period often sees an uptick in hiring activity as businesses look to maximize their remaining budgets before year-end.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nick Antonelli, senior VP and chief marketing officer of Bread Financial, sees a few lessons for retailers and other businesses that want to gain Gen Z’s trust.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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