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
Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
For now, Hoyer will sit back, cross his fingers and hope his catchers just keep rolling.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Quispe López, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Instead of fingering someone outright, the film invents a slightly older and questionably intentioned role model named Chandler (Toby Wallace), whom John meets while doing mission work in Kurdistan.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Green olives that my mom would stick on all 10 of my fingers and then send me on my way.
—Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
For now, Hoyer will sit back, cross his fingers and hope his catchers just keep rolling.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
There is no exact science to fingering people because everyone has their own preferences on rhythm, speed, and sensation.
—Quispe López, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Instead of fingering someone outright, the film invents a slightly older and questionably intentioned role model named Chandler (Toby Wallace), whom John meets while doing mission work in Kurdistan.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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The previous two pucks that got by Pickard came off Moore’s stick.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Taylor appeared to provide her team with a two-goal cushion on a curl around the right post with 1:35 left, but her stick hit Maryland senior defender Sophie Halus on the head, and the goal was waived off after video review.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Part of the scrutiny on her sexuality could be that Siwa is part of Gen Z, the generation with the highest number of adults to identify as LGBTQ.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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By identifying and crossbreeding naturally resilient kelp populations with heat-tolerant strains, researchers are hoping to ensure the future of sustainable kelp farming.—
Avery Schuyler Nunn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rise in popularity of condensed soups like cream of mushroom and cream of chicken in the 1960s promised an even easier version of this dish—and many simpler recipes still call for can of Campbell's over some simple cutlets.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Use It To Help Flatten Chicken Breasts Before pounding any meat to create cutlets, use wax paper in between it and your mallet to help avoid any unwanted stickiness and keep it in place.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Radiocarbon dating will determine a more exact date for the vessel's construction, and analysis of the wood’s resin content could help pinpoint where it was built.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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This tool focuses on ethics, privacy, and security questions that help pinpoint risks before AI gets deployed in production.—
Anthony Green,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Salvadorian delicacy is a masa or cornmeal patty or dough cake that’s stuffed with fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and veggies.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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However, there were raw beef patties stored in the kitchen and burgers on the menu.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Jackson asked her to find mention of it in a 227-page transcript of her grand jury testimony.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s letter noted that the one-year term of vehicle leases is often the result of state statutes or rules that distinguish a vehicle lease from a rental for sales tax purposes and set the minimum term for a lease at one year.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Loveland’s ability to separate from defenders is what distinguished him.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gabriel, especially, was the icing on the cake for those who were baffled that Sanders hadn't gone off the board, as some experts didn’t have him on their top five quarterback rankings heading into the draft.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Paton last year said the Broncos were preparing a cake when the coach almost, but not quite, triggered a move back on Day 2 of the draft.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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