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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Just not — fingers crossed — one that alters its eye-catching exterior too much.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 10 July 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Two hours after Sinner held those championship points, before letting a chance to serve out the tournament slip through his fingers, Alcaraz sprinted across the baseline to blast a forehand down the line before falling to the clay in ecstasy.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Just not — fingers crossed — one that alters its eye-catching exterior too much.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 10 July 2025
Noun
Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Verb
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The outlet has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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View on Reddit upvotes Comment View 543 comments Other Reddit users in the comments quickly identified the mysterious artwork as kolam, a traditional South Indian art form that dates back generations.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Amazon This is my favorite stick vacuum that isn't a Dyson.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Switch from cleaning your floors to sucking up messes on your kitchen counters in seconds with this Levoit stick vacuum.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Their research pinpointed the core issue: a lack of knowledge, not a lack of interest.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Unlike the 2011 Groundhog Day blizzard that meteorologists predicted days in advance, this storm was harder to pinpoint, said National Weather Service meteorologist David Beachler at the time.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The ingredient that keeps the time in check is actually the chicken—cutlets, to be exact.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Scientists have found a new way to cheat the system – which is both ingenious and disturbing.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The latter two are collected into patties that, after being dried in the relentless sun, make natural pectin for saguaro jam.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The Monterey Melt, a towering masterpiece of two beef patties smothered in melty cheese, grilled onions and peppers, and drizzled with Jalapeño Ranch, is sure to reignite passions.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The team had already distinguished itself as one of just six top-flight clubs with greater revenue than expenses in 2024.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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However, the icing on the cake to all of this was seeing drummer Bill Ward finally get his moment with Ozzy, Iommi, and Butler.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Its scenic lakefront location is just the icing on the (salted caramel) cake.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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