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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger
Noun
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Sam got a shift in the extra period — a rarity for a fourth-line player — and poked a puck away from New Jersey star Jack Hughes and onto teammate Reilly Smith’s stick, springing the Rangers on a two-on-one rush.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Many of those pardoned were convicted in engaging in brutal attacks against the roughly 140 law enforcement officers injured in the attack — documented through thousands of hours of videos and police body camera footage — using weapons from bats, hockey sticks, bear spray and stun guns.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit, filed in New York's Supreme Court of Westchester County, accuses the couple of failing to take appropriate action after learning of abuse involving a young girl, identified as Jane Doe, during a 2018 summer camp program supported by their church.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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To get a good score for Usability, the product must avoid wrongly identifying valid programs or websites as malicious.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Integrated with real-time tracking for comprehensive visibility, digital twins help pinpoint vulnerabilities, enhance processes and strengthen supply chains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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As Steele tried to pinpoint her scoring average, the figure seemed inconceivable to her.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The menu includes game sausage Benedict, ground elk patties, corn cakes and more.—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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The company conducted an extensive investigation and found that its beef patties were not the culprit; rather, onions from one of its suppliers were contaminated with E.coli bacteria.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Dropbox helps filmmakers and creative teams find, organize, and secure all the files that are important to any project.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most immigrants without legal status in the state, about 2.4 million people, have resided here for more than a decade, a factor that distinguishes California from other parts of the country.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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These personal touches are what distinguishes your space turns the house into a home.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On the menu are Chesapeake crab cakes, angus ribeye steak, and apple ice box terrine with sour cream ice cream and salted caramel, with wine to drink.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump's first course will be a Chesapeake crab cake with tomato tartar, bay sauce, pickled vegetables, romanesco, dill and chive oil.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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