as in identifies
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 fingers
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Movement came to her fingers slowly, in twitches, one finger, then another.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingers
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After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s regardless of the circumstances the club finds itself in.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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For more nostalgic decor finds from Pottery Barn, Target, and more, keep scrolling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Fingers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingers. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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