1
as in to distinguish
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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2
as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identify
More than 200 pits have already been identified on the moon’s surface, and in 2024, NASA confirmed the presence of a large underground cavity.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Fox News Digital was unable to immediately reach the three victims identified in the email for comment.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Detectives, according to police officials, are interviewing witnesses and combing through surveillance video in an effort to identify suspects.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the county coroner’s office worked with Othram to try to identify the remains using forensic genetic genealogy, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025
Fox News Digital was unable to immediately reach the three victims identified in the email for comment.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Detectives, according to police officials, are interviewing witnesses and combing through surveillance video in an effort to identify suspects.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the county coroner’s office worked with Othram to try to identify the remains using forensic genetic genealogy, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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The Gaza Health Ministry, which is controlled by Hamas, has tallied more than 66,000 deaths from Israel’s military operations, though that total does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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And investors have a hard time in the middle of this excitement, distinguishing between the good ideas and the bad ideas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rx Kids was also associated with a reduction in neonatal intensive care admissions, down 29% or 68 fewer admissions during the study period, another report found.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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For a couple that's snagged an invite to Anna Wintour's prestigious sartorial event more times than most, the rapper effortlessly pinpointed one of his favorite looks worn by his longtime partner in the 11 years that she's attended.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The deal comes with its first project already pinpointed.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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La Niña years have historically correlated with dry weather in California, but hotter conditions can also mean that precipitation arrives in the form of stronger, potentially hazardous storms, amplifying flood risks.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Drivers from outside of Finneytown, using GPS to find Dutch Bros, don't know alternate routes to the store.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Aside from all the restaurants you're connected to, what is your favorite restaurant in Cincinnati?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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There have been three prominent Listeria outbreaks recorded in the United States this year connected to prepared foods, including pasta meals such as chicken fettuccine Alfredo.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor does have a bus pass and has been previously located in Milwaukee, police said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Petrino, the man responsible for the changes, could relate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Internet users can’t get enough of Mason’s refusal to engage with the other pups at day care, as many fellow introverts could relate.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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