finger 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fingernext
as in stick

Related Words

Relevance

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of finger
Noun
The University of Kansas Hospital reported 10 injuries, which included finger, hand, eye, chest and leg injuries. — Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Please celebrate responsibly—stay hydrated in the heat and let the pros handle the fireworks (this is not the year to lose a finger). — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
Verb
Some tropical species, like paddle grass, have long, threadlike stigmas that finger the water for pollen. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 In this way, the team was able to label specific internal regions corresponding to finger angles. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
  1. stick
  2. identify
  3. cutlet
  4. pinpoint
  5. patty
  6. find
  7. cake
  8. distinguish
Noun
  • My love for this foundation stick runs deep—but shoppers share my sentiments.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 July 2026
  • It’s served in a colorful goblet with a stick of fragrant palo santo, which your server will light to perfume the drink before your first sip.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections hasn’t been identified.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Ahead of the law taking effect, SANDAG released a draft map in June identifying which transit stops will be subject to new high-density zoning.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of identify
Noun
  • It's all drizzled over thin chicken cutlets that take just a few minutes to brown in a skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
Definition of cutlet
Verb
  • Doctors struggled to pinpoint a diagnosis, suggesting potential causes, including appendicitis and a bacterial infection.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • For now, the lookout volunteers use a map, compass and familiarity with landmarks to pinpoint the location for initial attack crews.
    — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of pinpoint
Noun
  • Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of patty
Verb
  • Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • Lunch is a seated affair, focusing on Ecuadorian staples like ceviche and fish stew, with a hard-to-resist dessert course from sculptural mousses to indulgent cakes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The infamous cake is unlike your normal German chocolate and cherry liqueur black forest cake.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • Sugar acts like each cell’s own personal crest, helping to distinguish them from each other.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Clinical psychologist Willoughby Britton distinguishes between temporary distress and experiences that negatively affect daily functioning.
    — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
Definition of distinguish

Phrases Containing finger

Browse Nearby Words

fine-tuning
finger
fingered
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on finger

Nglish: Translation of finger for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about finger

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 17
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
child-detective
Spot the Misspelled Word July 2026 Those little red underlines can't help you now...
See All