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
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Please celebrate responsibly—stay hydrated in the heat and let the pros handle the fireworks (this is not the year to lose a finger).
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Bellingcat investigative journalist Christo Grosev – who would later finger the Kremlin operatives behind the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny – played a central role identifying who was behind the sneak attack on Skripal and his daughter.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The University of Kansas Hospital reported 10 injuries, which included finger, hand, eye, chest and leg injuries.
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Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Please celebrate responsibly—stay hydrated in the heat and let the pros handle the fireworks (this is not the year to lose a finger).
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2026
Verb
In this way, the team was able to label specific internal regions corresponding to finger angles.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Bellingcat investigative journalist Christo Grosev – who would later finger the Kremlin operatives behind the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny – played a central role identifying who was behind the sneak attack on Skripal and his daughter.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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Another bears an image of a sheep Statue of Liberty holding a selfie stick instead of a torch.
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Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns.
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Othram has said Idaho State Police Forensic Services, Moscow police and the FBI teamed with the company to help identify Bryan Kohberger as the suspect.
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Used chicken cutlets, which are thin, and the cook time was perfect.
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Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side.
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But there were few clues to pinpoint the crash site of McKinney’s plane.
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The videos were later used by police to pinpoint the timing of her injuries, since the video showed no obvious bruising or cuts on her.
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Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it.
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After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
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Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
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The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
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Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
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Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
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Weather became a way to distinguish Elle from those around her in Seattle.
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Kelce spotlighting Swift’s intelligence A true golden retriever boyfriend distinguishes himself by appreciating his partner’s smarts.
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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