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 As Washington dispatches envoys and Ukraine hits a key Russian Black Sea naval base, both sides dig in for a grinding war that Zelensky warns must bring real consequences for Moscow. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 But Tehran’s hard-line new senior leaders including Rezaei have signaled a willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions. — Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Bra bands that dig in and have minimal side coverage can create bulges under your tops and dresses, but this under-$20 Warners style does the opposite, according to shoppers. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Ted deflects the questions, but the friendly encounter only seems to make Alice dig in. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 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
  • New York, meanwhile, was trying to hang on with yet another rainy home game that needed the defense to step up and get the win.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The only disappointment for Jacquet was that France failed to hang on to win.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of hang on
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  • Soaker bathtubs, gas fireplaces, and sofas for curling up with a good book are found here, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of curl up
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  • The whole city ends up bearing the brunt of astronomical housing prices that, whatever their other causes, are principally downstream from a housing market that quite simply cannot keep up with demand.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Center Joint Unified’s Measure E would let the district borrow up to $197 million for projects like school repairs, safety upgrades, classroom improvements and new space to keep up with enrollment growth.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of keep up
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  • Other fabric scraps of the original dress were used to create handkerchiefs for Noah, her brothers, and herself to carry on the day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But a new wave of indignation swept Spain when Abascal, who uses a wheelchair, was carried on a stretcher from her apartment after police cordoned off the street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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