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noun

Definition of fingernext
as in stick

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finger

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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
Dulcich missed the last few practices with what the Miami Herald has observed to be a hand or finger injury. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Corlys Velaryon’s finger is miles away from the rest of his body. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
In 1978, Derek Boston, who had become a suspect in another murder in the neighborhood, once again fingered Washington, Sims and Ellis in a bid for leniency. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026 Some tropical species, like paddle grass, have long, threadlike stigmas that finger the water for pollen. — David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 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
  • Ormund Hightower gets put on a stick and dragon-fried, Roddy the Ruin is likely ruined.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This may seem like an odd one, but this Springsugar hair set comes with three combs, a hair wax stick, and a finishing stick.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • That partnership has already had a ripple effect, identifying targets who would have otherwise been undetected and resulting in indictments, like the case involving the 13 defendants.
    — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Compare similar positions across different employers to identify patterns.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of identify
Noun
  • Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cutlet
Verb
  • The 2019 inspection found no violations, while the 2013 post-outbreak review found the facility was recycling wash water for salad mix, but couldn't conclusively pinpoint the source of the outbreak.
    — Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And researchers have not yet pinpointed a mechanism for the effect.
    — Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinpoint
Noun
  • Who would have thought of putting a smashburger patty inside of a biscuit?
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Baconator is made with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of patty
Verb
  • Officers at the scene found a man who had been hit by a fleeing vehicle.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes poison ivy will creep into beds from nearby woodlands, but these plants can also find their way into flower beds via seeds dropped by birds.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • Rosebud Steakhouse Rosebud, the Chicago tradition now on Texas 114 in Southlake, is serving several $59 dinner choices including a rib-eye petite filet with crab cake or Italiano style, with soup or salad and dessert.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Menu offerings include appetizers such as Dungeness crab cakes and lobster corn dogs, and entrées such as crispy chicken Milanese, honey miso glazed salmon and a signature Skywalker Ranch Wagyu burger.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • Rather than attention-getting architectural statements, his work favored relatively modest and affordable homes distinguished by thoughtful design and a close connection to their surroundings.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, what truly distinguishes the series from its predecessor is its awareness of societal issues beyond sexism and misogyny.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinguish

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