thumb
noun
the short, thick, inner digit of the human hand, next to the forefinger.
thumbing
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present participleof thumb.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Huge worlds are in, you know, those two blocks. Huge,” he said while thumbing through sepia-toned family photos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The speed of that reversal makes it tempting to see the latest ruling as a district judge thumbing her nose at the high court.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
If you are thumbing through the brochure/paperwork, it will be there in black and white.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 24, 2026
And arm yourself with simple pantry staples that you can graze on lazily, ideally while peeling a clementine and thumbing a paperback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Vanessa began thumbing through the book, which suddenly looked very much like a textbook.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
