Synonyms of DUG

verb

1. turn up, loosen, or remove earth

   • DIG5
   • DELVE9

   Also: cut into, turn over.

2. create by digging

   • DIG5

   Also: dig out.

3. work hard

   • LABOR7
   • LABOUR8
   • TOIL4
   • FAG7
   • TRAVAIL10
   • GRIND7
   • DRUDGE9
   • DIG5
   • MOIL6

4. remove, harvest, or recover by digging

   • DIG5

   Also: dig up, dig out.

5. thrust down or into

   • DIG5

6. remove the inner part or the core of

   • EXCAVATE20
   • DIG5
   • HOLLOW12

7. poke or thrust abruptly

   • JAB12
   • PROD7
   • STAB6
   • POKE10
   • DIG5

8. get the meaning of something

   • GROK9
   • COMPREHEND20
   • SAVVY14
   • DIG5
   • GRASP8
   • COMPASS13
   • APPREHEND17

   Also: get the picture.