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
Even digging up supporting technical literature and links to pass on would not guarantee the idea was taken up.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Which is why low-wage laborers around the globe risk their lives burning old extension cords or dousing circuit boards with chemicals to retrieve metals that other low-wage workers risked their lives to dig up in the first place.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Rumors circulated, trying to dig up dirt on him or tarnish his reputation.
—Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
The following day, on Jan. 8, detectives and coroner investigators dug up the body.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Which is why low-wage laborers around the globe risk their lives burning old extension cords or dousing circuit boards with chemicals to retrieve metals that other low-wage workers risked their lives to dig up in the first place.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Rumors circulated, trying to dig up dirt on him or tarnish his reputation.
—Jim McDermott, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
The following day, on Jan. 8, detectives and coroner investigators dug up the body.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig up
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The first firefighters on scene found that everyone in the home was able to get out safely, Kirby said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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The study, which tracked 16.7 million adults over the past 10 years, found that adult obesity rates dropped from 46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023.Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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These answers bring you one step closer to being kinder to yourself and learning to embrace time alone.Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The crowd looked up at a screen, learning her words, willing to be changed.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
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Read on to discover the best drugstore mascara formulas—all tested and vouched for by our editors and experts.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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In Season 1, Jun-ho discovers that his missing brother has become the leader of Squid Game.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, Air Canada, British Airways and Lufthansa, plan to integrate this feature into their customer service processes for locating mishandled or delayed baggage.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their new flagship charging station is a far cry from their outposts typically located at the far end of a giant parking lot connected to a Walmart or Meijer.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
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But don't go digging out your hundred-year-old light bulbs from the closet just yet, there's still more work to be done.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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In upstate New York, people were digging out after heavy snow fell.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Elko’s not the type to get excited about early October standings.David Whitley, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Students can get Hulu with ads for $1.99 a month, and Hulu with no ads costs $17.99 a month.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Dig up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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