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
Dan Woike, New York Times, 23 July 2025
While many of the Eagles players are likely eager to wear the one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, don't expect to see the ring on Hurts' finger anytime soon.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Ankle and finger injuries have been the main culprits, but the 31-year-old former Defensive Player of the Year has dealt with shoulder and knee issues, too.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 23 July 2025
While many of the Eagles players are likely eager to wear the one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, don't expect to see the ring on Hurts' finger anytime soon.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
Matt meets Cherry by the water while fingering the mask horn Karen gave him in the premiere episode.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Verb
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Milwaukee police officers obtained video footage from local businesses, enabling them to identify the vehicle as a 2025 Ford Explorer.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Online amateur detectives can readily identify a tech C.E.O., a role that, like so many these days, comes with its own requisite social-media presence.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Back in the ring, Lynch unloaded on Lyra with a kendo stick.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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That made Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first day in pads, an early measuring stick.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The study wasn’t designed to pinpoint specific causes.—
Linda Carroll,
NBC news,
22 July 2025
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This phase is crucial for pinpointing underperforming areas and devising strategies for improvement.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Sandwiches at Ideal’s come in all forms—egg and cheese, Philly roast pork, and chicken cutlet, to name a few.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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For the salad: Thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to make thin chicken cutlets.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Determined to find a way to make his first feature-length movie, Zhou took a multi-tiered approach to securing financing.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes and up to 24 hours.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The patty is thin, seared hot on a plancha for a crisp exterior and juicy, pink center.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't distinguish between militants and civilians and operates under the Hamas government.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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What truly distinguishes Gunn is his commitment to uplifting fellow photographers.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pistachio cream cake, blood orange chocolate pecan tarts, warm apple tart, dark chocolate mouse torte, cheesecake, and strawberry champagne sponge cake offer sweet punctuation to each meal.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Public funding in general in Europe has been reduced, including for cinema, but also serial formats and other media are taking a piece of that cake.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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