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as in hung on
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as in chowed (down)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dug in
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Not the basic counting, which carried on, but the analysis sitting on top of it.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026 -
Their momentum carried on, ending the half with 2-0.—
Zuri Primos
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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But because Towns was in position, Anunoby, Bridges and Hart each feasted by reaching-in and poking the ball free.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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In the battle for the Texas Senate seat, both Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico kept up their attacks against each other.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Gasparino kept up the pressure, beating out an infield single to shortstop against pitcher Ethan Grimm.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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It’s glutted with supporting characters, and the plot still eddies through a series of clearly episodic incidents.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Experts warn the vast basin, fed by the murky Tidal Basin and darkened by new paint that warms the water, may never stay algae-free without more drastic measures.—
Katie Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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So was the island sufficiently fed by the end of the finale?—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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“Dug in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dug%20in. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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