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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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Note: Lakers reserve forward Jarred Vanderbilt injured his right finger in the second quarter and didn’t return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In a room with band photos, Lucio pointed his finger and names the group members.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Elliot: It's tough to put a finger on what has changed.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But he truly destroys NBA offenses without laying a finger on the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

“You cheated,” I said, pointing my finger in her face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin