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
The bulbs develop offshoots, which may be dug up and divided after the blooms have finished and the leaves have died back in midsummer.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Your content should feel urgent and timely, not like something dug up from the archives.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Pipes with cannabis residue were dug up in Shakespeare’s garden, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Shakespeare is the one who put them there.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Your content should feel urgent and timely, not like something dug up from the archives.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Pipes with cannabis residue were dug up in Shakespeare’s garden, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Shakespeare is the one who put them there.
—Sam Kelly
july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up
Verb
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Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Verb
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At the nearby Hershey Story Museum, kids can learn about the history of chocolate and how to make it.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The youngest of seven siblings, Kelly learned to be resilient from an early age.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located on the east side of Q2 Stadium on Delta Drive.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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It is located near Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue, on the west side of the freeway.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Perennial weeds can be controlled by digging out the root system.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Weeding tools or an old screwdriver will speed up digging out roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 July 2025
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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