DUG OUT Synonyms: 223 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of dugout

as in canoe

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as in bunker

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dug out

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verb

past tense of dig out

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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Recent Examples of dugout

Noun

Junk, ever a competitor, took the walk to the dugout having thrown just 69 pitches and leaving a pair of runners on base. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 Television cameras caught him talking in the dugout to veteran teammate Sal Frelick. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Losing to the Phillies, who’ve dug out of a poor start, matters more than losing to the Dodgers. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Botswana has unearthed all of the world’s largest rough diamonds over the last decade, including a 2,492-carat stone discovered last year that was the second-biggest diamond ever dug out of a mine and the biggest in more than a century. — ABC News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dugout

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dugout

Noun

At the Shamrock’s beach, guests can borrow canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and stand-up paddleboards for some quality time on the water.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Central Park, redeveloped in 2023-24, features the Veterans’ Memorial and LaFontaine Family Amphitheater, along with a new pavilion, improved canoe and kayak access and new basketball and volleyball courts.

— Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The trio, who founded the startup, were sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, and breach of contract.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of found

Verb

At the time of the sale to SNR in 2024, Grieco became the company’s chief executive officer, and Herning exited the business.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Still, in an unusual moment after the game, Cruz exited the clubhouse with trainer Tim Lentych by his side, with Boone waiting for him.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exited

Noun

This summer a group of Indigenous Taiwanese modern-day voyagers decided to recreate the journey in a large rowboat from one of Taiwan’s islands all the way to the Philippines in an effort to reconnect with their ancient seafaring heritage.

— Greg Dixon, NPR, 24 July 2026
Launching from Monterey, California, in a 21-foot rowboat, Pfender documented the mental and physical challenges of her trip on social media.

— Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Verb

Lessons learned The research shows how transformative infrastructure investments can be, according to Edward Miguel, a development economist at the University of California, Berkeley, who was not part of the research team.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Authorities learned Kreuzer had previously been arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence and leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit.

— Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of learned

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The pair, who matched in black leather jackets and jeans, departed the building hand-in-hand and showed off their decorative handcuffs while sharing a steamy kiss.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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