DIGGING UP Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

digging up

verb

present participle of dig up

as in finding

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 digging up How the storm drain will be repaired Rather than digging up the entire pipe and disturbing residents’ yards, crews plan to install a new lining inside the existing pipe. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 On Tuesday, police are digging up the backyard of the Olney home with heavy equipment to search for human remains. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Adorn Your Exterior with Potted Plants and Flowers Looking to add charm without digging up your lawn? — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Rodents Many different types of rodents may be digging up your yard, including squirrels, chipmunks, and even rats. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Luckily, there are plenty of natural and humane ways to keep skunks from digging up your yard. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 His mother is convinced some part of him is still there at the family home; his father becomes obsessed with digging up the roots of a legendary oak tree. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 Candidates launched attack ads, mailers and websites at each other, digging up as much dirt as possible. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 Steve has traveled around the world digging up dinosaurs and, working with many international colleagues, has named more than 15 new species, including the tyrannosaur 'Pinocchio rex' (Qianzhousaurus) and the raptor Zhenyuanlong. — Big Think, 31 July 2026

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The fact-finding report will be made public 10 days after it is provided to the CSU and CFA.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cleaning graves grew in popularity during the pandemic The trend was particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people searched for safe hobbies, finding connections over death during a pandemic.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding

Verb

The Sun enters your 3rd House, beginning a month that favors learning, writing, conversations, local activity, and following questions farther than usual.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of learning

Verb

The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle investigators believe may be connected to the fatal shooting of a former University of Missouri Kansas City volleyball player.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 22-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday morning.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of locating

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For people with disabilities, finding out whether a place is truly accessible can be harder than simply looking for a wheelchair symbol.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit says that Carney trained Hoffman as a paramedic student and worked closely with him, only finding out about his death through the news.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of finding out

Verb

At the other end, Diabaté kept digging out offensive rebounds or drawing fouls.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Oct. 2026
While roof rats make their homes in trees, rafters, and attics, Norway rats look for lower ground, digging out interconnected systems of tunnels and nesting spaces.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of digging out

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Additionally, key highlights include new ponchos, Barefoot Dreams’ signature CozyChic hooded robe, with a new feminine rose motif running down its back, and an adorable headscarf.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
The Irish’s last chance to win, an incomplete pass in the end zone from inside the 10-yard line with time running down, shouldn’t have been the final play, according to the Big 12.

— John Coon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of running down

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Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Before Rover, success meant getting promotions, landing bigger clients and climbing the corporate ladder.

— Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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