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thumb

[thuhm] / θʌm /






VERB
hitchhike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








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Researchers compare the pattern to a hand, where the base of the thumb remains fixed while the fingers spread apart.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

A common rule of thumb says to buy builders at one-times book value and sell at two-times.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“The rule of thumb I use with clients is six months liquid, minimum, and that number goes up if you’re carrying financial responsibility for adult children or aging parents.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

To recap, three simple rules of thumb can help you think through financial decisions:

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

She nods and wipes sauce from the corner of her mouth with her thumb.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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