Synonyms of finger

finger 1 of 2

noun

as in stick

Related Words

• stick
• cutlet
• patty
• cake
• fritter
• croquette
• galette
• gâteau

finger

2 of 2

verb

as in to identify

to find out or establish the identity of

thus far authorities haven't been able to finger the person who's been lighting fires around town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• pinpoint
• find
• distinguish
• locate
• put one's finger on
• single (out)
• ID
• diagnose
• recognize
• determine
• pick out
• check
• spot
• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• place
• scrutinize
• reveal
• notice
• disclose
• discover
• observe
• betray

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hide
• conceal
• disguise
• camouflage
• simulate
• feign
• counterfeit
• sham

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finger

Noun

The phone sits more comfortably with my right thumb on that button than my left thumb or pointer finger ever could. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

The refresh rate is dynamic, reaching up to 120Hz, and the panel offers 10-point touch for finger gestures. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Verb

The absence of an exchange leaves the reader fingering loose threads and, in the absence of plot, listening into tonal shifts and ruptures. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

The Canadian Coast Guard fingered the captain of the Størsad as the party responsible for the collision. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing finger

• finger food
• put one's finger on

Video

When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

Editor Peter Sokolowski breaks down a number of body parts with metaphorical uses as verbs, from head to toe.

Transcript:

Many parts of the body can be used as verbs in either a physical or a metaphorical sense. You can head a company, but if things go wrong you'll have to shoulder the blame, or face your investors. A good leader backs their employees, but if you don't toe the line you might get skinned. Did you muscle your way into that job? You might eye someone suspiciously, or wait for the police to finger a suspect. But if you need to get out of town, try thumbing a ride. You can ride with me if you can stomach the thought. I don't always sing along to the radio, but you might see me mouthing the words.