100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "thumb"

Definition

A "thumb" is a short, thick digit on the human hand, positioned opposite the other fingers, that allows for grasping and holding objects. It can also refer to the corresponding digit on the hand of some animals.

Synonyms

• Digit
• Finger
• Opposable digit

Antonyms

• None (as "thumb" refers to a specific digit)

Examples

1. I thumb through the pages of the book before deciding to buy it.
2. She thumbed a ride to the festival last weekend.
3. He thumbed his nose at the rules and did what he wanted.
4. I always thumb my way to the best deals in the market.
5. She thumbed the text to check for any mistakes.
6. They thumbed through the photo album, reminiscing about old times.
7. He thumbed the remote control to find his favorite channel.
8. I thumb through my notes before the exam starts.
9. She thumbed a message to her friend while waiting for the bus.
10. He thumbed the pages aggressively, frustrated by the content.
11. I thumbed up the video because I really liked it.
12. She thumbed down the idea of going to the party.
13. He thumbed through the newspaper looking for job ads.
14. I always thumb through my phone to check notifications.
15. She thumbed the map to find the quickest route.
16. He thumbed through the directory to locate the nearest restaurant.
17. I thumbed the cookbook for a new recipe to try.
18. She thumbed a few dollars for the bus fare.
19. He thumbed his way to the top of the charts with his new single.
20. I thumbed my way through the crowd to get a better view.
21. She thumbed the invitation and decided to accept.
22. He thumbed a ride home after the event.
23. I thumbed my way back to the beginning of the story to reread.
24. She thumbed through her contacts to find his number.
25. He thumbed through the catalogue, looking for the perfect gift.
26. I thumbed my guidebook to find interesting places to visit.
27. She thumbed her way through the playlist to find her favorite song.
28. He thumbed the stack of bills, feeling overwhelmed by expenses.
29. I thumbed through my wallet to find some change.
30. She thumbed through the old letters with nostalgia.
31. He thumbed a few quick notes during the meeting.
32. I thumbed through my collection of stamps, admiring each one.
33. She thumbed the screen of her phone to scroll through social media.
34. He thumbed through the curriculum to prepare for the lesson.
35. I thumbed through the advertisements looking for a good deal.
36. She thumbed the dial on the radio to find a good station.
37. He thumbed through the job listings in the paper.
38. I thumbed a thumbs-up after watching the performance.
39. She thumbed through the presentation slides to review.
40. He thumbed through his old diary, reading past entries.
41. I thumbed through my sketches, looking for inspiration.
42. She thumbed through the online forum for advice.
43. He thumbed the doorbell and waited for an answer.
44. I thumbed through the recipe, eager to start cooking.
45. She thumbed the switch to turn on the lights.
46. He thumbed a few coins into the vending machine.
47. I thumbed through the catalog, searching for new clothes.
48. She thumbed the manual to understand how the device works.
49. He thumbed through the documents to find the contract.
50. I thumbed the notification to read the full message.
51. She thumbed through the yearbook, looking for familiar faces.
52. He thumbed his way through the options on the menu.
53. I thumbed the screen to unlock my phone.
54. She thumbed the edge of the paper nervously during the presentation.
55. He thumbed through his memories of childhood.
56. I thumbed the envelope to check for any signs of damage.
57. She thumbed the zoom button to get a closer look.
58. He thumbed through the investment options available.
59. I thumbed down the offer that didn't meet my expectations.
60. She thumbed a note to herself as a reminder.
61. He thumbed through the library books, searching for a specific title.
62. I thumbed through the old magazines, finding some interesting articles.
63. She thumbed the screen of her tablet while watching a movie.
64. He thumbed through the photo gallery on his phone.
65. I thumbed a quick response to the email.
66. She thumbed the ticket before entering the concert.
67. He thumbed the volume up to hear the music better.
68. I thumbed my way through the crowd at the festival.
69. She thumbed the brush against the canvas, creating art.
70. He thumbed the app to check the weather forecast.
71. I thumbed the receipt to keep track of expenses.
72. She thumbed the controls to adjust the settings.
73. He thumbed the button to start the machine.
74. I thumbed through the online courses available.
75. She thumbed the photo of her family, smiling.
76. He thumbed to the back of the book for the index.
77. I thumbed the keyboard to type my message.
78. She thumbed through the slides during the presentation.
79. He thumbed a quick selfie with his friends.
80. I thumbed through my playlist to find the right song.
81. She thumbed the button to turn off the alarm.
82. He thumbed through the stack of papers on his desk.
83. I thumbed the article for key points.
84. She thumbed her way through the slides of her PowerPoint.
85. He thumbed the dial to change the channel.
86. I thumbed through the invitation, excited for the event.
87. She thumbed through her journal, looking for inspiration.
88. He thumbed the door shut behind him.
89. I thumbed through my old letters, feeling nostalgic.
90. She thumbed the remote to pause the movie.
91. He thumbed through the list of participants for the event.
92. I thumbed my way to the end of the story.
93. She thumbed the calendar to check the date.
94. He thumbed through the manual to fix the issue.
95. I thumbed the envelope to see if it contained something special.
96. She thumbed through the online reviews before making a purchase.
97. He thumbed the buttons on the game controller.
98. I thumbed through my notes before the presentation.
99. She thumbed the clothes on the rack, searching for her size.
100. He thumbed through the guidebook for tourist spots.