Arriving at after searching, study, or effort
“Joe angrily accused Don of trying to dig up dirt on him behind his back.”
Present participle for to excavate something
“They told me some stories about what had happened to people who had wanted to dig up buried treasure in that area.”
Present participle for to reveal or expose after a process of discovery
“You would think that reporters would dig up incisive, meaty, and relevant stories like these every other month of the year as well.”
Present participle for to bring to the surface, either literally or figuratively
Present participle for to receive or raise funds or donations
Present participle for to discover again, especially something previously lost or forgotten
Present participle for to follow or pursue (a target)
Present participle for to obtain coal, minerals, or other valuable materials through excavation
Present participle for to bring something to the surface with a dredge
An act of locating something
The act of digging up something that has been buried
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