DIG IN Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

dig in

verb

Definition of dig in

as in to hang on

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as in to chow (down)

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diet
fast

as in to curl up

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Recent Examples of dig in The sight of Pep Guardiola holding up five fingers and telling his Manchester City side to dig in and hold on for victory at Old Trafford is the biggest giveaway that this was a very long time ago. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for dig in

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The rich will covet it, the poor will hang on, and, hopefully, the middle class will continue to grow.

— Gary Shteyngart, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
So long as consumers continue to spend on experiences, such as travel and leisure, the stock market can continue to hang on as well.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hang on

Verb

How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
In practice, hygge can mean curling up with a book and a hot drink, lighting candles for a quiet dinner, gathering friends for a fireside chat without screens or bundling up for a walk in the snow.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of curl up

Verb

Several Olympic sports have evolved over the years to keep up with an ever-changing landscape, but few have been as drastic as the Modern Pentathlon.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
The utility said at the time the move was necessary to keep up with demand amid growth.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of keep up

Verb

As the fund’s general partner, the NFL will collect some management fees and carry on the investments, a consistent and bankable income stream that is not shared with players as part of the salary cap.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
In Hargeisa, meanwhile, the country that doesn’t exist carries on.

— Mahbub Abdillahi, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry on

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dig (into)

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