dig in

verb

Definition of dig innext
1
as in to hang on

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2
as in to chow (down)

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3
as in to curl up

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Recent Examples of dig in Lumet and a remarkable cast headed by Henry Fonda create high drama as jurors arguing a case that all but Fonda’s character sees as open-and-shut — leading him to dig in in an attempt to make everyone else see it his way. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 The image of the Hadids in Pennsylvania is not a new one: Gigi and Bella are horse girls, transplanted from the canyons of Malibu to the pastures of Bucks County, digging in the herb garden or swatting mosquitoes on Instagram Live. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025 Last, but not least, the Cubs are getting some new and improved spring training digs in Mesa, Arizona. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025 An archaeological dig in Tanzania unearthed dozens of bone tools dating back about a million and a half years. — Alex Knapp, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dig in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
  1. hang on
  2. curl up
  3. keep up
  4. carry on
Verb
  • But most were hanging on every word to a) understand the potential of AI going forward, b) get a feel for the sustainability of AI demand, and c) assess whether Nvidia is moving too fast for its customers.
    — Karl Freund, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Chill will hang on in the Northeast Looking ahead, later in March and into April, parts of the Northeast, Great Lakes and Northwest may skew a little cooler than average, according to the Weather Company.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of hang on
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  • Since being left at the shelter, Spicy had spent most of her time curled up in a corner with her eyes shut.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Overall, Juliet is a people-loving cat who adores curling up next to her person.
    — TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of curl up
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  • An agency backlog and offices closing For years, advocates say the Social Security Administration has struggled to keep up with its growing workload.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Forecasters warned people in states including Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Oklahoma and Missouri to keep up with weather updates from officials.
    — Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of keep up
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  • Fast forward to today, and Jonathan is carrying on the family’s tradition of quality craftsmanship — but in an entirely different world and country, his family having moved to America in the late 1970s.
    — Kyle J. Russell, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Following the passing of Alabama bandmember Jeff Cook in November 2022, Owen and Gentry carry on Alabama’s mission of bringing the group’s music to fans.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of carry on

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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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