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Another word for thumb
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• noun (Context 1)
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.
Usage Example
"She accidentally hit her pollex with the hammer while trying to drive the nail."
Strongest
pollex
• verb (Context 2)
To turn the pages of a book or magazine quickly or idly with one's thumb.
Usage Example
"He sat in the waiting room and thumbed through an old magazine."
Strongest
leaf
Strong
flip
skim
Weak
browse
• verb (Context 3)
To solicit a ride from passing vehicles by holding out one's hand with the thumb raised.
Usage Example
"With no buses running, they had to hitchhike a ride to the next town."
Strongest
hitchhike
Strong
hitch
• verb (Context 4)
To press, move, or smudge something using the thumb.
Usage Example
"He thumbed a coin into the vending machine slot and pressed the button."
Weak
press
push
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thumb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thumb