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finger

[fing-ger] / ˈfɪŋ gər /
NOUN
appendage of hand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
claw index finger ring finger thumb
STRONG
digit extremity feeler forefinger pinky pointer
WEAK
tactile member tentacle
VERB
touch lightly
Synonyms
STRONG
feel fiddle grope handle manipulate palpate paw thumb
WEAK
play with toy with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
maul
WEAK
manhandle
VERB
choose, designate
Synonyms
STRONG
appoint determine identify indicate locate make name nominate specify tap
WEAK
pin down point out
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore lose miss refuse
WEAK
manhandle pass over

Example Sentences

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With the Gulf shock now layered on top, inflation is rising while the policy rate sits still—reducing inflation-adjusted interest rates and effectively easing policy without the Fed lifting a finger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

At the finish, he put a finger over his lips and gave a “shoosh” sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

While she wasn't able to capture one of the men pointing his middle finger at her sister, she did manage to record the driver opening the door and shouting at them.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Videos show Burke has a tattoo on one of his fingers matching the one reading "Shhh" that the Los Angeles County medical examiner previously revealed was on Celeste's index finger.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Bubbe pulls me closer and puts a finger to her lips.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler