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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
Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell suffered a finger injury Thursday when it got caught in a jersey, according to Glenn. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 At the conference, the company unveiled a slew of updates to its smart glasses and virtual reality goggles, which let people control their interface using their voice, eyes and hand and finger movements. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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
  • Continuous glucose monitors are placed on the skin and measure glucose levels in the fluid between cells, a level similar to that in the blood, greatly reducing the need for finger-stick testing.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The drones are steered with a flight stick or controller and go wherever the pilot directs them.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • Gen Z versus millennials The BofA analysis found that older millennials spent the most on hobbies in the three months to August, spending more than double per consumer than Gen Z, the cohort BofA identified as spending the least.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Slow down enough to identify the point that actually matters.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 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
  • These cutlets could be transformed into the star of Lemon Chicken Pasta, added to a sandwich, turned into Pizza Chicken, swapped into Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowls, or used to make Easy Chicken Parmesan.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutlet
Verb
  • The early 1970s saw the tide of the conflict shift, with many analysts pinpointing 1972 as the beginning of the second stage of the war.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The costs to households and individuals are more difficult to pinpoint, but a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) suggests deficit reduction is the key to solving an affordability crisis.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinpoint
Noun
  • To make the patty accessible to pescatarians and non-pork eaters, Saputra omits the pork lard traditionally used in har gow, pan-frying the shrimp to achieve a bouncy, snapping bite.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Delicious food — Jamaican patties, raspberry tarts, Nigerian-style goat, salmon tamales — scented the streets.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of patty
Verb
  • However, Rhodium Group analysis this month found that China’s AI companies only make about 10% the revenue of Anthropic and OpenAI.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Far more famous conflicts had a bond element, even a central one, Wigglesworth found.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of find
Noun
  • There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Blanco explained that the couple had opted for a small cake tucked away at their reception instead of a massive traditional wedding cake.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cake
Verb
  • One of London’s historic Arts & Crafts houses has just been turned into six apartments—one of which is distinguished by a chic, designer interior.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Mallory Pullman, managing director at Mississippi Poison Control, said she’s seen an increase in such concentrated products in recent years, and consumers may not be able to distinguish them from natural kratom.
    — Sudhin Thanawala, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinguish

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