thumb
noun
the short, thick, inner digit of the human hand, next to the forefinger.
was thumbing
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past progressiveof thumb.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It is long out of print, but I found a copy, and was thumbing through it when we spoke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
She was thumbing through and found multiple letters written by her daughter Ariel.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2022
In part, Thek was thumbing his nose at Minimalism.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2021
He was thumbing through the Green Book, the press guide, looking for lore items, when he said, “Your first year was ’51?”
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 6, 2020
The man was thumbing through a motorcycle magazine, but I assumed he was listening to every word we said.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
