burrow
noun
a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal to live or hide in.
has burrowed
-
present perfectof burrow (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the past five years, the retail crowd has burrowed into nearly every corner of Wall Street—piling into the artificial-intelligence trade, placing wagers on prediction markets and live-tweeting company earnings calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
If a tick has burrowed into your skin - it must be removed as soon as possible using a tick tool or tweezers.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025
The leaked documents reveal how deeply the United States has burrowed into Russia’s security and intelligence services, allowing Washington to warn Ukraine about planned strikes and gain insights into the strength of Moscow’s war machine.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
This disappointment has burrowed into every corner of his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
There, it has burrowed beneath the wall of the ravine, and by its continuous current has washed out a channel below the overhanging rock.
From Timar's Two Worlds by Mór Jókai
