Synonyms of fingering

fingering

verb

present participle of finger

as in identifying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identifying
• finding
• distinguishing
• pinpointing
• locating
• singling (out)
• diagnosing
• determining
• recognizing
• investigating
• ID'ing
• putting one's finger on
• examining
• checking
• spotting
• inspecting
• noticing
• disclosing
• revealing
• scrutinizing
• discovering
• picking out
• observing
• placing
• betraying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hiding
• concealing
• disguising
• simulating
• camouflaging
• feigning
• counterfeiting
• shamming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fingering

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

Using a fingering yarn when a knitting pattern specifies DK means your garment will end up much too small. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025