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dig in

VERB
begin with enthusiasm
Synonyms
WEAK
bite burrow chew commence consume delve eat rise set about spring start eating
Antonyms
WEAK
avoid delay postpone procrastinate

Example Sentences

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Sometimes, when people feel pressured to make decisions, it only causes them to dig in further.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The women, fresh off a photo shoot and still immaculate in their off-white designer wear, dig in.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

A determined display at Easter Road showed Rangers can dig in and protect a lead too.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

"We're going to dig in to find out how we improve upon that."

From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025

The scent of the peaches hits me, and I dig in with my fingers, pulling out a peach slice and shoving it in my mouth.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland