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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Its surface mimics the feeling of a masseuse’s fingers, leading to faster recovery and deeper post-workout relaxation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
All five fingers flex and extend naturally, and the thumb can rotate both electrically and manually, allowing for a wide range of motions that feel intuitive and lifelike.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Its surface mimics the feeling of a masseuse’s fingers, leading to faster recovery and deeper post-workout relaxation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 May 2025
Verb
Bare branches finger and rearrange the sky, and sometimes stars drill into it and mountains sharpen themselves against it.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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The second set of changes worked out as McDavid banked a puck off McNabb’s stick and by Hill with 3:02 remaining in the third to tie the game.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Archer’s jerky and meat sticks are sold at stadium concession stands, a satisfying development for Southern California native Kang.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Investigators were then able to identify two other similar cases that occurred overnight May 7 in Sanford, according to the report.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Dishes such as a seasonal cutlet made with aralia shoot, zucchini flower, white asparagus, and Korean onion stalk exemplify this hyperlocal, sustainable focus.—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
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The rise in popularity of condensed soups like cream of mushroom and cream of chicken in the 1960s promised an even easier version of this dish—and many simpler recipes still call for can of Campbell's over some simple cutlets.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors struggled to pinpoint the cause of her deteriorating condition.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Cramer pinpointed a few reasons several stocks with solid dividends declined today — namely, rising bond yields, especially the 10-Year Treasury.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Staples like authentic Jamaican beef patties, curry powders, and fresh seasonings had to be shipped in from Houston or New York.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2025
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Even lean ground beef is considerably higher in fat than chicken though, at 10 g of fat in a 3-ounce patty compared to chicken's 3.57 g.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The institutional medical setting becomes the background for a tale that doesn’t finely distinguish between memory and imagination, one realm bleeding freely into the next.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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In this stage, RSV can be hard to distinguish from the common cold or other respiratory viruses like COVID-19 or influenza.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The moment was a nod to the park's first anniversary on May 3, 1986, when Parton celebrated by standing atop a giant cake.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Movie nights, homemade pizzas and cake decorating are regular rituals, and the young princess isn’t afraid to assert herself.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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