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noun

Definition of fingernext
as in stick

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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

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Recent Examples of finger
Noun
Use your finger to press a cavity into the center of each cookie while doing your best to keep its round shape. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Senior right-side hitter Malia Cole suffered a season-ending finger injury Monday in practice. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
The French leader has fingered America’s tariff regime for rejiggering the sourcing map. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 No one took credit for the plan, but Sean Burke fingered Montgomery as the likely ringleader. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 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
  • The beloved Southern breakfast chain is known for staying open through severe weather and often is a measuring stick of a storm's severity.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Patel whiffed a shot attempt at the blue line, swinging his stick wildly.
    — Richie McGinniss, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • After being asked to step out of the chair, a police dog identifies a tin of Altoids in the artist’s pocket.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Sheriff’s officials said the detectives later identified Morales Garcia, Farfan Ambriz and Medina as suspects in the homicide and obtained arrest warrants for them.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of identify
Noun
  • The types of establishment vary widely, ranging from a tonkatsu pork cutlet restaurant in Hokkaido to cafes and soba shops in Kyoto's touristy areas, and a steakhouse on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Substitute the chicken breasts for cutlets for less prep work and faster cooking time.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutlet
Verb
  • While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators pinpointed Morton’s family line through the DNA found on Hellewell’s body.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of pinpoint
Noun
  • Popular dishes besides their poke bowls include the loco moco, a hamburger patty topped with a sunnyside up egg; and pork lau lau, a pork and fish dish.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Add a spoonful of frita sauce to each patty and top with a slice of cheese.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of patty
Verb
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Hall found that forecasting future consumer spending is virtually impossible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • As the train pulls away from the station, Arabic coffee and chocolates are handed out, later followed by a snack box with two shawarma sandwiches, a cake and a bottle of water, all included in the ticket price.
    — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside a menu of baked tagliolini, lamb, and soft vanilla meringue cake, attendees viewed presentations spotlighting the Hall’s youth programs, digital platforms, and efforts to expand its music education worldwide.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • From there, the runway becomes a space to discover more avant-garde designs — distinguished by craftsmanship, fabrication and details.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinguish

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