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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Recent Examples of dig up
Cut the leaves back to about a third of their height, dig up the clumps, and cut the rhizomes apart with a sharp soil knife.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
The process of digging up a perennial plant, disturbing its roots, cutting the plant into pieces, and then replanting it is quite traumatic to the plant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Each evening, the crystal-clear water erupted in a kaleidoscope of bioluminescence, while Reiki students could dig up amethyst and tourmaline from crystal seams that crisscrossed the island.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Protesters dug up greens and planted Palestinian flags in the lawn of his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland last week.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
The process of digging up a perennial plant, disturbing its roots, cutting the plant into pieces, and then replanting it is quite traumatic to the plant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Each evening, the crystal-clear water erupted in a kaleidoscope of bioluminescence, while Reiki students could dig up amethyst and tourmaline from crystal seams that crisscrossed the island.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Protesters dug up greens and planted Palestinian flags in the lawn of his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland last week.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up
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But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The two developers are at odds despite finding each other devastatingly hot, until Cat learns about a secret plot to destroy Andi’s career, prompting the two to collaborate — and maybe fall in love.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Nearly all 52 rooms are located on Deadman’s Beach, just steps from the Caribbean Sea—some with private outdoor hot tubs and outdoor showers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the 748 potential lease terminations listed on the DOGE website as of Thursday are 64 in California, which are located in all corners of the Golden State, from Yreka to San Diego.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dolton must dig out from Henyard’s disastrous tenure, and April 1 marks the beginning of that journey.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes the borers can also be dug out to start saving the tree.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2025
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There are many people who are not getting social service programs, especially people with disabilities.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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