Synonyms of fingers

fingers 1 of 2

noun

plural of finger

as in sticks

Related Words

• sticks
• patties
• cutlets
• fritters
• croquettes
• cakes
• galettes
• gâteaux

fingers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of finger

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identifies
• finds
• pinpoints
• distinguishes
• locates
• IDs
• singles (out)
• puts one's finger on
• diagnoses
• recognizes
• spots
• determines
• checks
• picks out
• places
• notices
• investigates
• reveals
• inspects
• scrutinizes
• examines
• discloses
• discovers
• betrays
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hides
• conceals
• disguises
• simulates
• feigns
• camouflages
• counterfeits
• shams

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fingers

Noun

Raising Cane’s airport menu The fast-food chain only offers five items – chicken fingers, Cane’s toast, coleslaw, crinkle cut fries and a chicken finger sandwich. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026

Movement came to her fingers slowly, in twitches, one finger, then another. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Verb

Pointing fingers Unlike many states, Illinois splits regulations of funeral homes and crematories between two agencies, with IDFPR licensing funeral home directors and embalmers, and the Illinois Comptroller's office overseeing crematories. — Casey Toner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Our connection was a bit like that [snaps fingers]. — Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026

Elton John might have stepped into Christmas, but Christina Aguilera is diving into it fingers-first. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025