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
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The pathologist pretty instantly confirms that Bullock only appears to have killed himself — his finger was on the trigger of the gun, but there was also a near-lethal amount of chloroform in his system.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Move methodically from finger to finger, maintaining a steady rhythm.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Treating snakebites Since a third of all the bites in the University of Florida study were the result of intentional interaction, and most bites (62.7%) occurred on hands and fingers, the study suggests many bites could be prevented.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The pathologist pretty instantly confirms that Bullock only appears to have killed himself — his finger was on the trigger of the gun, but there was also a near-lethal amount of chloroform in his system.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
At the reception following the ceremony, a visitor fingered pockmarks in the wood panelling of the Attorney General’s conference room that had allegedly been left by Robert F. Kennedy’s children, who were said to have fired BB guns there during his term as Attorney General.
—Fabio Bertoni, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Move methodically from finger to finger, maintaining a steady rhythm.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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The beef sticks have a Feb. 10, 2026 expiration date.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The recalled beef sticks were shipped to retail locations in California and Illinois, according to the FSIS.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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The search resumed Sunday morning, and police said that the child’s body was found about 11:50 a.m. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the body and perform an autopsy.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By 1900, tonkatsu pork cutlet (progenitor of the katsu sando) had been invented at a restaurant called Rengatei in the ultra-modern Ginza district, which also gave rise to omurice (a phonetic portmanteau of omelet and rice).—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms With Creamy Mushroom Gravy Test Kitchen Tips For Making Company Chicken If chicken cutlets are not even in thickness, some might take a good bit longer to cook in some spots and over cook in others, resulting in a chewy chicken.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In July, explorers from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society pinpointed the Western Reserve off Michigan's Upper Peninsula.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Deputies, in their investigation, developed people of interest and pinpointed a suspect in the Sacramento area, Nieto said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To the hummus flatbread, add your cooked falafel, then use a fork to gently smash and disperse the chickpea patties, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the most popular events of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicked off with cool breezes and hot burgers, and two burger joints from Argentine owners earning prizes for their perfect patties.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most of those listed have distinguished themselves as prominent Trump critics.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: Friday's discussion also surfaced the challenges the SEC will face in crafting rules to govern thousands of assets with various distinguishing characteristics.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The squad went to Nando’s on their day off, and out came the balloons and a birthday cake before a boisterous rendition of Happy Birthday.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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When choosing honey to use in this cake, your favorite variety will work well.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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