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
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
His fingers moved in a naturalistic way and added some humanity to it.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
These offerings allude to how the Spanish brand always has its fingers on the pulse of what’s trending globally.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
His fingers moved in a naturalistic way and added some humanity to it.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Helena, as the beautiful if bored wife’s name is styled, fingers languorously a slim gold necklace, often while lolling on a swing.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Verb
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The team also wants to try to identify which hominin made the stone tools found at the site.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The only clue that authorities had to identify the deceased was a keychain that included shopper rewards cards from Winn-Dixie and CVS.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Officers deployed stop sticks that disabled multiple tires but despite this, the vehicle continued to flee before stopping in the front yard of a residence on Denyelle Drive, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Best for Mature Skin: Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When hunting big marshes or rivers, start by pinpointing boat launches and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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By pinpointing prospects most likely to pick up calls from the general population, businesses can better connect with people most likely to buy—rather than shooting in the dark.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Using chicken cutlets helps this dish cook up quickly on hurried nights.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sandwiches at Ideal’s come in all forms—egg and cheese, Philly roast pork, and chicken cutlet, to name a few.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Even being found with a Bible can lead to execution, normally with a bullet, sometimes reportedly after torture.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The oil-free eye cream contains three essential ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP), which help restore the skin barrier with lipids found naturally in the skin.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Double Grey Ghost burgers ($14) include two quarter-pound patties, its ghost sauce, iceberg lettuce and American cheese.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Customers can customize the main menu, which includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, a double-double featuring two all-beef patties, fries, and a shake.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The team took apart the malaria problem and tried something new: detect the wingbeat frequency—to distinguish it from other insects—of a female Anopheles in flight and shoot it down.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officials: 4 children found dead in the home Other local fire and volunteer agencies joined the effort to distinguish the fire and search for the victims, the press release stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last but certainly not least in the line of Dolly’s new Lodge releases is this stunning cake pan.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stormi was also snapped admiring the cake, which was decorated with sprinkles and jelly beans.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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