dug
1 Americanverb
noun
noun
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the nipple, teat, udder, or breast of a female mammal
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a human breast, esp when old and withered
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of dug
1520–30; origin obscure; perhaps < a Germanic base akin to Danish dægge, Norwegian degge, Swedish dägga to suckle
Example Sentences
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DataTrek Research dug into how this year’s 15 largest U.S.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He drew a standing ovation when he continued: “Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated and weaponized, you have my back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Or the 14 miles of tunnels that were dug for a giant particle accelerator in Texas, only for Congress to pull the plug.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
His segments, including with the winner, Emmanuel Gregoire, dug into personal relationships and family tragedies.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
They took the back seats again, and Door dug into the bag.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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