dredge (up)

verb

Definition of dredge (up)next
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort I might be able to dredge up some old baby clothes to donate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dredge (up)
  1. find
  2. learn
  3. discover
  4. locate
  5. get
Verb
  • Interestingly, despite the Superbird’s racing pedigree, the car found little demand when the model was released, due to its over-the-top aesthetic.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
  • As of yet, the brand has found no need to employ traditional marketing techniques to get the word out.
    Lela London, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of find
Verb
  • Babich learned his lesson and took his foot off the blitzing pedal.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of learn
Verb
  • While exploring his Snapchat account, the family discovered that Blaze had sent his address to someone.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Looking through the current beta of the OneUI software that will debut with the S25 Ultra, the team at Android Authority has discovered new references pointing to car crash detection software.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discover
Verb
  • Kyiv also attacked the site, located in the city of Nizhnekamsk, in April 2024, damaging the plant's main processing unit, according to the official.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a potential burglary call at Vice President Harris' home in Brentwood, California, located within the Palisades Fire evacuation zone early Sunday, according to local reports.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.
    Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of get
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