thumbing (through)

present participle of thumb (through)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbing (through)
turning over
Verb
  • By a conservative estimate, the Kinahans were turning over tens of millions of dollars annually.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This fall, many people are turning over a new leaf well ahead of January.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Thumbing (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbing%20%28through%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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