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thumb

[thuhm] / θʌm /






VERB
hitchhike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








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Ishika Santosh Wade did most of her grocery shopping at Texas supermarket chain Tom Thumb, owned by Albertsons, until inflation soared in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Playwright Erin Courtney, who first encountered Adams at Clubbed Thumb, is working with him, in conjunction with the National Asian American Theatre Company, on her new play “Begin, Again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Ability levels between participants were varied, but there were no differences in performance between genders, nor did handedness change performance -- despite the Thumb always being worn on the right hand.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Tom Thumb: Most stores will have adjusted hours.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

“What happens if the Purple Thumb attacks?” asked Paris.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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