FINGER Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in stick

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verb

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

Noun

Five increasingly hot years later, Trump is continuing to ignore the science during the Los Angeles disaster, preferring instead to point fingers at California water policy, diversity and inclusion efforts, endangered fish and his political opponents. —

Peter H. Gleick, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2025 However, with bets being able to be placed at the tap of a finger, attorney Daniel Wallach does not see that as much of a hurdle. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025

Verb

The popular indulgence features tea, scones, finger sandwiches and pastries in a lovely setting. —

Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Instead, some pundits finger Neptune’s inner heat as the power source. —

Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for finger

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger

Noun

The Humane Society of the U.S. encourages people to report anything suspicious, like multiple pit bulls chained up near each other, dogs with scars on their faces, dogfighting equipment (like treadmills and break sticks) or unusual foot traffic at odd hours.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking concern Baby food maker Gerber has recalled and discontinued one of its products that could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers.

— Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025