as in to identify
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
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Recent Examples of finger
Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
That includes classic scones and jam, of course, finger sandwiches, an assortment of pretty pastries and prepared by their sister operation, The Flora Bakehouse.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Quispe López, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Instead of fingering someone outright, the film invents a slightly older and questionably intentioned role model named Chandler (Toby Wallace), whom John meets while doing mission work in Kurdistan.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Fox’s season also ended prematurely after surgery to repair a finger on his shooting hand.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
That includes classic scones and jam, of course, finger sandwiches, an assortment of pretty pastries and prepared by their sister operation, The Flora Bakehouse.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
There is no exact science to fingering people because everyone has their own preferences on rhythm, speed, and sensation.
—Quispe López, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
Instead of fingering someone outright, the film invents a slightly older and questionably intentioned role model named Chandler (Toby Wallace), whom John meets while doing mission work in Kurdistan.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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It’s subsequently gone viral on TikTok for videos of customers pulling apart its gooey mozzarella sticks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, as the crowd roared and his teammates rapped their sticks on the boards, Ovechkin took a lap around the ice in the spotlight.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those individuals have been identified as Andrew Madrid, 16, Jason Gomez, 18, and Dominick Estrada, 19.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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But women can reduce the risk of online abuse by removing personal data from the internet: Searching their name on Google and identifying which sites have their personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fried cutlets and fried tempura were found out of refrigeration and measured too warm to be safe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pork rinds are fiercely savory, underpinning the cutlets with deep flavor, unlike neutral breadcrumbs.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, a new study by Emerald Cruises has pinpointed which are the most majestic—and most overlooked—of all.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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As a result, greater transparency and additional Department of Education oversight would undoubtedly help athletes, advocates, administrators, and legislators pinpoint equity problems and put pressure on institutions to develop equitable pathways and solutions.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the patty itself hit all the right spots, that cashew dill cheese is the most impressive component, with a supercreamy and slightly tangy flavor.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This capability distinguishes good hires from great ones in an environment where knowledge is readily available.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Senior midfielder Chelsea Fuentes, a captain like Lopez, said her teammate’s desire for excellence distinguishes every part of her game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So cakes lent itself more to that than anything else.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The range of meats and fish, herbs and spices, jams, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates, cakes and cheeses is impressive.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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