finger 1 of 2

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
In one snap, the President, viewed from above, points his finger crossly, as if scolding a scrum of unruly children. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Murphy will begin his rehab assignment Friday after breaking his finger in May, as Chad reported Thursday. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 24 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
  • The Producer Price Index chart semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing industry looks like a hockey stick.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Jericho hit Ciampa with the hockey stick and kissed the Youppi the plush toy to a huge pop.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • An investigation led to Jamar Quarmaine Propst, 36, and Tosha Lee Lewis, 36, being identified as suspects, and they were arrested on July 25, the sheriff’s office said.
    — Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
  • The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 57-year-old Rachel Davis.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 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
  • Foodborne outbreak inquiries are rigorous, blending laboratory findings with crucial epidemiological data from extensive patient interviews to pinpoint common exposures.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Health officials did not pinpoint a source for the current outbreak but said there has been a sustained decline in new cases.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of pinpoint
Noun
  • Add the lamb patties and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, 7 to 9 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
  • Grind that same meat into a hamburger, though, and any bacteria get mixed throughout the patty.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of patty
Verb
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
  • The girls and their parents have found a way to balance it all and stay organized using a calendar.
    — Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • This dessert has found viral success on TikTok, where there are countless videos of shoppers trying the cake for a captive audience.
    — Carly Westerfield, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026
  • Peach slices and brown sugar form a moist base for the tender cake—and when flipped over, that base becomes the topping.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • This dual role distinguishes Intel from its rival data center CPU designers, especially Advanced Micro Devices and Nvidia, and the tech giants with custom silicon, such as Amazon and Alphabet 's Google.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • That will help someone distinguish a genuine message from a fake one.
    — Mark Beare, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of distinguish

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