dredge up Synonyms
dredge up Meaning
Wordnet
dredge up (v)
mention something unpleasant from the past
dredge up Sentence Examples
- The detective had to dredge up old memories to solve the cold case.
- The construction workers dredged up tons of dirt and rock to build the new foundation.
- The archaeologists dredged up ancient artifacts from the depths of the ruins.
- The crew dredged up the shipwrecked vessel from the ocean floor.
- The fishermen dredged up a variety of seafood from the depths of the sea.
- The students had to dredge up their knowledge for the final exam.
- The journalist dredged up forgotten stories from the past to write a compelling article.
- The historian dredged up primary sources to gain a deeper understanding of the events.
- The gardener had to dredge up the soil to plant new seeds.
- The farmer dredged up the field to prepare it for planting.
FAQs About the word dredge up
mention something unpleasant from the past
track (down), hunt (down or up),find, locate, learn, get, discover, dig up, find out,scout (up)
pass over, miss, overlook, overlook,pass over, miss, lose,lose, mislay, mislay
The detective had to dredge up old memories to solve the cold case.
The construction workers dredged up tons of dirt and rock to build the new foundation.
The archaeologists dredged up ancient artifacts from the depths of the ruins.
The crew dredged up the shipwrecked vessel from the ocean floor.
