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 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

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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

Verb

The black-and-white photograph shows Hepworth seated with her arms and legs crossed, a tea set in the foreground and a cat curled up on a couch.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Constructed in generous proportions, this beauty features deep seating for curling up with a book this fall and settling in for the night.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of curl up

Verb

In fact, on red carpets around the globe, A-listers kept up the momentum all week long, choosing architectural designs with textural, high-impact finishes.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026
Morris cautioned, however, that without some sort of institutional reform, the dominant party in a state could simply keep redrawing maps to keep up with changing voter behavior.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of keep up

Verb

There’s been a lot of talk about carrying on her work, especially during these times when people feel like some of it has been eroded.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2026
This hotel carries on the best of Edinburgh traditions while going above and beyond with 21st-century comforts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of carry on

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