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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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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Recent Examples of digs
Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
To ensure compliance, their technology digs deeper than basic IP address recognition to monitor the exact place someone tries to place a wager, sifting through real-time data from sources such as GPS coordinates, cell phone towers, WiFi access points and Bluetooth beacons.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
His new digs include a clubroom, wellness wing, car gallery, private tennis court and a saltwater lagoon pool.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Paris digs are infinitely sleeker, dimly lit, and darkly appointed, but the food is more or less an exact replica.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
El Strom supplied 13 assists, while Bea Ashburn had nine kills and nine digs as Beaver Country Day swept Wheeler 3-0 in NEPSAC action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The pub will soon have new digs after closing the doors on its Birkdale Village location in 2022.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Here’s what else to know about the new digs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The goal is to host the first show in the new digs by the end of the year.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
To ensure compliance, their technology digs deeper than basic IP address recognition to monitor the exact place someone tries to place a wager, sifting through real-time data from sources such as GPS coordinates, cell phone towers, WiFi access points and Bluetooth beacons.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Completed in the mid-1950s by master builder Joe Pawling for wealthy Illinois philanthropists and socialites George and Marcia Barrett, Holden occupied the digs from 1966 to 1977.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
His new digs include a clubroom, wellness wing, car gallery, private tennis court and a saltwater lagoon pool.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Paris digs are infinitely sleeker, dimly lit, and darkly appointed, but the food is more or less an exact replica.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
El Strom supplied 13 assists, while Bea Ashburn had nine kills and nine digs as Beaver Country Day swept Wheeler 3-0 in NEPSAC action.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The pub will soon have new digs after closing the doors on its Birkdale Village location in 2022.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Here’s what else to know about the new digs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
The goal is to host the first show in the new digs by the end of the year.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digs
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As Polly excavates the darkest parts of herself, the film can’t string together a build to match the depths of her soul-searching.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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White non-Hispanic voters lean toward Ciattarelli, 53 percent to 46 percent, while Sherrill enjoys a strong lead among nonwhite voters, 59 percent to 29 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Antitrust law applies, because the rules are not collectively bargained with a union, and the NCAA—including its member institutions—enjoys monopoly control over the labor market.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tilz Collection Herbs and Spices Advent Calendar Every chef knows that a meal isn’t complete without spices, and your family’s favorite cook will love this spread of premium spices.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Who else pokes holes in this claim?—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later in the episode, Kelce's cohost and brother, Jason Kelce, pokes fun at Lively's athleticism in a storyline that sees Bridget attend a soccer camp.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over the decades, luxury apartments and gleaming skyscrapers rose around the restaurant as Phoenix’s downtown developed.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Five apartment complex projects are expected to add over 2,700 housing units to Overland Park in the near future, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the opposite side there was Gessime Yassine; technical, fleet-footed and skilful, and one of those silky wingers who loves to glide inside before delivering the sucker-punch pass.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 61-year-old loves the hunt, and sifting through old belongings and hidden gems is what keeps him going.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even if no one understands the movie reference, this is still a fun look for Halloween night.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Alex breaks free and, in a panic, repeatedly stabs Evelyn with the syringe.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Spike takes one of Kelson's tranquilizer darts filled with morphine and stabs Samson in the arm with it.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Digs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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