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
Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 June 2026
Because Rahm Emanuel is like a very … his finger’s in the wind on where the political winds are blowing.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Rios’ attorneys contend that the case had gone cold when Guevara, who at the time was a gang crimes specialist, not a homicide detective, inserted himself into the investigation by claiming two confidential informants had fingered Rios as the gunman.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
There are five main varieties—sorghum, finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet, and proso millet.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 June 2026
Because Rahm Emanuel is like a very … his finger’s in the wind on where the political winds are blowing.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Verb
Slick black ropes of water fingered the college foundations.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Rios’ attorneys contend that the case had gone cold when Guevara, who at the time was a gang crimes specialist, not a homicide detective, inserted himself into the investigation by claiming two confidential informants had fingered Rios as the gunman.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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The post-wash rub will help the oil build up over time, which keeps the pan non-stick and from rusting.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Thanks to its compact size, this SPF 30 mineral sunscreen stick is perfect for topping up sun protection on the go.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Arrange 3 chicken cutlets on each plate next to pasta.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Within seconds, the map on the screen updates in real time, a marker pinpointing the caller’s location.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Future studies will aim to pinpoint the Altar Stone’s exact location of origin within the Orcadian Basin and map its transport journey in exquisite detail.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef to make the patties superthin, then top them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Captain Sandy finds her newish team in Dubrovnik, Croatia, aboard the Akira One, a bigger and older boat than last season’s Bravado.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Through this deceptively simple framework, Hiraide delivers a poetic and poignant meditation on the passage of time, the meaning of work and love, and the surprise of finding joy in life’s ephemeral details.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Eating contests for kids and adults will feature ice cream, funnel cakes, barbecue pizza, watermelon and corn dogs.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Evette has seen a noticeable boost in polling since the May 29 endorsement, which appears to have distinguished her from the rest of the herd.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Ortega has worked to elevate Zara’s brand beyond fast fashion, through a series of creative collaborations and a stronger focus on design, helping the group distinguish itself from a growing wave of fast-fashion competitors.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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