EXCAVATE Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

excavate

verb

ˈek-skə-ˌvāt

as in to dig

to hollow out or form (something) by removing earth workmen are excavating a long tunnel that will eventually replace the aboveground expressway

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Recent Examples of excavate Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity. —

Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 Deserted until 1812, it was rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt, though nearly 80 percent of Petra still hasn't been excavated or explored. —

Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 Using the largest available tunnel boring machine (TBM) on Earth, the China Railway 14th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. is still excavating the main section of the 3.6-mile (5,755 m) tunnel. —

New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024 Rescue efforts have since been intensified, with heavy machinery brought in to excavate the area. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for excavate