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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As I started to dig in, one of the first things obvious to me was the national security risk.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“This is the time to dig in ... for if and when that fire behavior does increase.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Stokes asked his players to dig in, and did so himself with his own batting tempo.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

We’re down to grit and guts, so I dig in.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen