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dug in

ADJECTIVE
entrenched
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rooted
STRONG
firm fixed fortified
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable indefinite irresolute
ADJECTIVE
immovable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immobile immutable impassive inflexible motionless stationary steadfast uncompromising unshakable unyielding
STRONG
adamant constant fast firm set solid stable
WEAK
dead set on hard-nosed immotile intransigent locked-in obdurate quiescent resolute rooted secure set in concrete set in stone standpat stick to guns stuck unalterable unchangeable unmodifiable unwavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flexible mobile moving unfixed willing yielding
STRONG
changeable inconstant indefinite loose movable soft supple undecided unstable untrustworthy wavering
ADJECTIVE
unbending
Synonyms
STRONG
crisp firm obstinate reserved
WEAK
aloof distant do-or-die formal hard as nails hard-line hold one's ground hold the fort hold the line incompliant inelastic inexorable inflexible intractable locked-in obdurate relentless resolute set in stone severe single-minded standing one's ground standing pat sticking to one's guns stiff strict stubborn uncompromising unflexible unrelenting unswayable unyielding uptight
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible soft yielding
WEAK
bending pliable pliant relaxed

Example Sentences

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Instead, Mr. Powell has dug in and promised not to step down from the Fed board until the probe is concluded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Before the two dug in, I asked if they had a message for Noma diners.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

When Brennan countered that his name is public information, Noem dug in her heels.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Perhaps determined to set an example to his team-mates after their dismal display on Saturday, captain Ben Stokes dug in for a watchful 50 off 152 balls.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

I dug in, spoon clinking against the plate.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson