finger
noun
any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
fingers
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pluralof finger.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof finger (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
fingernounany of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
Example Sentences
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“In the snap of fingers, my best friend, my confidant, my partner, my soul mate was transitioned to another dimension — a higher plane,” she wrote in her post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Frequently, when states pass laws barring transgender athletes from competition, the result can feel overwhelmingly personal to those affected, since the number of people excluded in a given state can be counted on your fingers.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The better strategy would be to put up four fingers, load the bases and bring Raleigh up to the plate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
And no one should want to see the Rams’ sure-handed wide receiver let generational wealth slip through his fingers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Between me and each familiar face around the table crept those small icy fingers.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
