as in accusation
the act of blaming someone for a problem instead of trying to fix or solve it
Engaging in finger-pointing will not help us solve the problem. There was no shortage of finger-pointing among executives after the movie bombed at the box office.
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Recent Examples of finger-pointing
Massachusetts politics has become like the WNBA – a dysfunctional bunch of bitter, finger-pointing, (mostly) childless women blaming everybody else for their own catastrophic choices, as the paying customers rush for the nearest exits.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
But beyond the deployment of troops and political finger-pointing, labor experts say that the Home Depot parking lot sweeps could have wide-ranging effects on whether critical work in the U.S. gets done.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Yet the Minnesota shooting has also led to plenty of partisan finger-pointing over who bears the blame for the incendiary rhetoric that practically defines much of the debate on Capitol Hill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Canadian Grand Prix briefing: Lando Norris self-destructs late, George Russell claims win
A late crash with his McLaren teammate Piastri ruined Norris' day, while Mercedes earned a double-podium finish as Russell won in Canada
There was no finger-pointing or attempt to shift blame.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
But beyond the deployment of troops and political finger-pointing, labor experts say that the Home Depot parking lot sweeps could have wide-ranging effects on whether critical work in the U.S. gets done.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Yet the Minnesota shooting has also led to plenty of partisan finger-pointing over who bears the blame for the incendiary rhetoric that practically defines much of the debate on Capitol Hill.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 17 June 2025
Canadian Grand Prix briefing: Lando Norris self-destructs late, George Russell claims win
A late crash with his McLaren teammate Piastri ruined Norris' day, while Mercedes earned a double-podium finish as Russell won in Canada
There was no finger-pointing or attempt to shift blame.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger-pointing
Noun
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Facing Trump's accusations of unfair trade practices, some countries on his Monday mailing list have few bargaining chips.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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The films were written by original Potter scribe J.K. Rowling, who has been criticized for having divisive anti-trans views, and co-starred Ezra Miller, who has faced accusations of assault, abuse, and grooming children.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
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Don’t look to nobody else or point blame at somebody else because you ain’t reached or tapped into your blessings yet.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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The balance of the blame fell on the college, according to the judge.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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As America celebrates its 249th anniversary and a declaration of independence from tyranny on July 4, Bolick's comments represent his most piercing and direct condemnation of actions taken by the country's highest political leaders.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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The suppression of dissent drew international condemnation, and the U.S. and the European Union imposed sanctions on Belarus.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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There's a lot of guilt … a ton of fear, but there's also deep gratitude.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Wood sent to prison after violating probation A Jan. 1, 2010, incident — five months after his initial probation ended — led to an admission of guilt by Wood.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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The first censure was approved by the council on Feb. 4 by a 4-0 vote with Blain absent, amid allegations of vote trading, threatening recalls against colleagues and attempting to use law enforcement to silence critics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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In court filings, Libby’s lawyers argued the censure violated her First Amendment rights to free speech and tied it to broader legislative rights.—
Chris Wade,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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“Finger-pointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger-pointing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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