thumbs (through)

Definition of thumbs (through)next
present tense third-person singular of thumb (through)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs (through)
Verb
  • Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
  • After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.
    Wilson Chapman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Honey scans all successful discount codes used on a specific website and automatically applies them at checkout.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When everything reads the same, trust, engagement, and conversion are what separate signal from noise.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
  • And his seam reads and offensive rebounding was really good.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Thumbs (through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs%20%28through%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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