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
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
The product blends seamlessly into the skin with the pat of a finger, sinking in with a second-skin finish.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
Elton John might have stepped into Christmas, but Christina Aguilera is diving into it fingers-first.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Specifically, Sweden reported to referees that Canada’s Marc Kennedy was illegally touching his stone, giving it a secondary push with his finger after releasing the handle on top.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
The product blends seamlessly into the skin with the pat of a finger, sinking in with a second-skin finish.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
All seems normal with this new potential job until the woman conducting the interview subtly reveals bruises on her arms and, not so subtly, starts fingering her kitchen knives.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Dec. 2025
Elton John might have stepped into Christmas, but Christina Aguilera is diving into it fingers-first.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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With pressure levels reaching a breaking point, the 29-year-old stepped up and, with one incredible deke and one backhanded flick of her stick, wrote a chapter in this rivalry’s history that will be remembered for quite some time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harvey, a strong skater with tremendous stick skills and vision as a defensewoman, has been getting praise from the men’s hockey team, including Matthew Tkachuk.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like South Carolina, North Carolina and Texas don’t require reporting of hospitalizations, but epidemiologists can identify them during case investigations.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea didn't identify the substance poured on the inside and outside of the ambulance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another instance involved crushing Fritos, another Legacy sponsor, to bread chicken cutlets.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That includes mapping the current innovation landscape by reviewing biobased and recycled elastane materials, alongside emerging separation and recycling technologies, to pinpoint gaps across the value chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our bean burger recipe stands apart, thanks to the use of a slow cooker to create a flavorful patty that won't fall apart.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The People’s Choice Award, which attendees chose after stuffing themselves with as many meat patties as possible, went to La Birra Bar for the second straight year.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Overall the hotel has the feel of a fine and exclusive members’ club, with a cake hour at 4pm and a complimentary glass of English wine on offer at 5.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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The wholesaler will be rolling out custom cake and deli tray ordering through its mobile app.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Shaq — who, in 2023, arguably gave the worst performance in the long and distinguished history of the Outside Lands music festival — will once again be performing under the stage name DJ Diesel.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and designed by Omega Architects, the all-aluminum cruiser was distinguished by a fast-displacement hull and a vertical stem (or plumb bow) that notched her multiple prestigious awards and inspired an entire Heesen series of 164-foot fast-cruisers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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