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fingers

NOUN

appendage of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

claw hook ring finger thumb

STRONG

antenna digit extremity feeler pinky pointer tentacle

WEAK

tactile member

VERB

touch lightly

Synonyms

STRONG

feel fiddle grope handle manipulate maul meddle palpate paw thumb

WEAK

play with toy with

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore manhandle pass over

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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As Paul Stob tells the story in “Empire of Skulls,” his history of phrenology’s rise, Lorenzo ran his fingers along Garrison’s head while Orson stood nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Attenborough wanted to explain how the development of thumbs and fingers allowed apes to grip tools.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

There are many places to point fingers when reckoning with our new, irrational state of affairs.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

“Keep your fingers crossed,” Gorka told the audience.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

I rubbed my fingers over Patch’s back, feeling the bones, tiny as Biddy the hen’s.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff