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thumb

[thuhm] / θʌm /






VERB
hitchhike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








Example Sentences

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A broken thumb sidelined him for the final 10 games of the regular season last year and the Sacramento Kings’ play-in tournament loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

A common rule of thumb for builder investors is buy the stocks when they trade at one-times book value and sell at two-times book value.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Is there a rule of thumb or a percentage of income at which entertainment spending starts to meaningfully impact long-term goals?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

If you want a good rule of thumb, I say 7% to 10% off of MSRP* is normal, minus any automaker incentives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Tano raises his hand, stretches his thumb, and reaches for my head.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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