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
Separately, the bill would no longer allow voters to use college IDs or those provided by retirement homes to identify themselves at polling places.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Last year, the California Energy Commission identified declining crude production as a problem for local refineries, which produce 90% of the gasoline used in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t identified in Jones’ digital forensics as a culprit, nor named in her suit as a defendant.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Late Friday morning, the Kankakee County sheriff’s office identified the person found as 65-year-old Norington.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Last year, the California Energy Commission identified declining crude production as a problem for local refineries, which produce 90% of the gasoline used in the state.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
He wasn’t identified in Jones’ digital forensics as a culprit, nor named in her suit as a defendant.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Late Friday morning, the Kankakee County sheriff’s office identified the person found as 65-year-old Norington.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early life, this tissue exposes developing immune cells to intestinal microbes, helping the body learn to distinguish between harmless symbionts and harmful pathogens.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many key figures were associated with a movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, which aims to establish Christian dominion over American society and government.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Forecast guidance continues to show above-normal moisture levels associated with this storm.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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An American Legion hall that has withstood many a coastal storm mysteriously collapsed as a volatile cold front crossed North Carolina, and the National Weather Service is trying to pinpoint a cause.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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If the infestation is severe, a pest control professional can pinpoint the colony's location.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rotator cuff injuries can be complicated and the symptoms don’t always correlate to the extent of the damage, Mazzocca said.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sabalenka connected on 38 of 58 first serves against the 14th-seeded Noskova and notched 11 aces to reach the finale for the third time in four years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Refueling typically happens at the back of the plane, where the boom operator is located.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Old Dominion, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a public university with about 24,000 students.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the fear that Bacon has gathered everyone for something indulgent is quickly disabused in the silly and gory comedy where the fun all are having on screen extends to those who aren’t directly related.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Reducing stress may also improve symptoms, particularly in people with functional or stress-related abdominal pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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