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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
she dug her old art supplies out of the basement
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as in exited
to leave a place often for another
without saying where she was going, the young woman dug out early the next morning
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as in canoe
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as in bunker
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Recent Examples of dugout
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
When Kershaw finally made it to the dugout, his teammates began a procession of hugs, culminating with a giant embrace by his skipper, the man who has relied on him and possibly pushed him too hard too many times over the past 10 years, but whose faith in the pitcher has never wavered.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The feed from the visiting bullpen camera is displayed in the Yankees’ dugout, along with a feed from the home bullpen.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 June 2025
However, Schaeffer’s fiery response to Freeman’s strikeout clearly turned the tides in his dugout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The excited rookie second baseman wagged his tongue back and forth at the Angels dugout in celebration.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The team constructed the 24-foot-long dugout canoe called Sugime in 2019.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox and Carlos Narváez #75 of the Boston Red Sox talk in the dugout before game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
The scare occurred after the final out of the fifth inning in Saturday’s 12-6 loss to the Mets at Citi Field as Yankees defenders tossed the ball amongst each other on the way to the dugout.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
When Kershaw finally made it to the dugout, his teammates began a procession of hugs, culminating with a giant embrace by his skipper, the man who has relied on him and possibly pushed him too hard too many times over the past 10 years, but whose faith in the pitcher has never wavered.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The feed from the visiting bullpen camera is displayed in the Yankees’ dugout, along with a feed from the home bullpen.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 June 2025
However, Schaeffer’s fiery response to Freeman’s strikeout clearly turned the tides in his dugout.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
The excited rookie second baseman wagged his tongue back and forth at the Angels dugout in celebration.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The team constructed the 24-foot-long dugout canoe called Sugime in 2019.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox and Carlos Narváez #75 of the Boston Red Sox talk in the dugout before game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dugout
Verb
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In 1970, Lynne founded the Electric Light Orchestra with Roy Wood and Bev Bevan.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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And even Silicon Valley founded companies believe that Europe has a big role to play.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Mitchell exited the game against Mississippi State on Thursday with a knee injury, and Gates decided to sit him against the Gators.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Norman Fell and Audra Lindley also exited one season earlier for failed spinoff The Ropers and was replaced by Don Knotts as Ralph Furley, the new landlord.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There happened to be a canoe in Sarah’s carport, in Pittsboro.—
Jessica Pishko,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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In 1974, Margaret and Harold Hedges, brothers Stewart and Steve Noland, and Coleman Holt climbed into three canoes to put in at Dixon Ford to become the first people known to run this stretch of the Buffalo River.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 July 2025
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As for the grounds, there is an in-ground pool suitable for a European villa, a cabana with a full kitchen, a bathroom, and an underground bunker containing all the pool’s mechanical systems.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Iran took extensive measures to protect its leader, hiding him in a bunker deep underground and using an aide to deliver messages from him to other leaders to prevent any electrical signatures giving him away.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
Verb
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lady Gaga’s Coachella 2025 performance had everything her fans learned to expect from her, including dramatic fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The family departed Westchester County Airport on Saturday morning.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The plane departed from Dallas-Forth Worth.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Newton enlisted the help of his younger brother and a friend, who agreed to follow along behind him in a rowboat with food and other supplies.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2025
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Adventure intel: Green Lake, the larger of the two, has a sandy public beach with swimming access and a boat house that rents rowboats and kayaks (from $12 an hour).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
22 May 2025
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After arriving, fire crews reported that parts of the facade and some of the parapet separated from the parking garage, sending bricks crashing to the sidewalk and street below, Nolan said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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Second, the extent of the controversies has often been exaggerated: a handful of Trump supporters have stuck their heads above the parapet, the media have sniffed drama and written up stories about friction, and nothing has ultimately changed.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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“Dugout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dugout. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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