THUMBING (THROUGH) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

thumbing (through)

verb

present participle of thumb (through)

as in leafing (through)

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turning over

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There folks designed their own complimentary Scout Motors Stateside work shirts, choosing from an array of badges before turning over the button-downs to be custom embroidered.

— Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Burbank has objected to turning over mixed-use lanes to the BRT, saying the regular traffic will back-up or spill over into nearby neighborhoods.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026

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