thumbed (through)

verb

past tense of thumb (through)
as in leafed (through)

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  1. turned over
  2. scanned
  3. read
Verb
  • However, Nolan confirmed that some of the cases have been turned over to the Kansas City Police Department’s Bomb and Arson unit to investigate possible criminal activity.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Wells had left his keys in Pitalo’s bedroom and they were turned over to Wells’ stepfather, attorneys added.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of turned over
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  • The Fayetteville, North Carolina, superstar scanned the T-Mobile Center, pointing out a few contenders.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Receipts and job sheets can be scanned to import billing information, reducing manual data entry.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of scanned
Verb
  • Write Out Loud — an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience — has announced its 20th season of Story Concerts.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The Complete Works is a must read at any stage of life, not just for a semester of English 101.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of read
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“Thumbed (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbed%20%28through%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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