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
The materials reviewed by The Washington Post do not identify a start date.
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Alex Horton, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
While likely triggers were identified, confirming the exact cause of each boulder fall requires on-site measurements.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The alleged gunman was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, whose family persuaded him to turn himself in after a two-day manhunt.
—Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Brown first fatally stabbed Lattimore — whom The Enquirer identified as his ex-girlfriend — in her apartment in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, per the release.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Alex Horton, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
While likely triggers were identified, confirming the exact cause of each boulder fall requires on-site measurements.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The alleged gunman was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, whose family persuaded him to turn himself in after a two-day manhunt.
—Landon Mion , Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Brown first fatally stabbed Lattimore — whom The Enquirer identified as his ex-girlfriend — in her apartment in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, per the release.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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Innovating Under Constraints What distinguishes Aravind is not merely his technical expertise, but his strategic approach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The platform delivers several breakthrough capabilities that distinguish it from traditional object storage solutions.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The lifting of some regulatory burdens on businesses does not mean that the risk associated with dangerous work will disappear, or that companies should stop protecting employees from death and injuries.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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By pinpointing how visual information flows and is encoded, this work opens the door to AI systems that can present information in ways most likely to be retained.—
Raghu Para,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Attempts to measure empathy are further complicated by the fact that doctors’ assessments of their own empathy levels often do not correlate with patients’ experiences of their care.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers plan to correlate these systems using AI to maintain continuous tracking of fast-moving, low-signature targets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 23-year-old winger dropped from a career-high 57 points in 2023-24 to 45 last season, and finding ways to get him back on track is a top priority.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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The laptop's standard 1600p screen is its standout feature, displaying superior detail and sharpness to the full HD panels often found in this price bracket.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities were seeking several items, including digital devices that would have security recording or would connect the teen to the location.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.—
Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Three uninjured victims were located at the scene.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since Wednesday, protests in support of Kimmel have emerged from New York City to California, including Hollywood and Burbank, where Walt Disney Studios is located.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Decisions about which exemptions are made—as well as what related direct funding and tax incentives the government deploys—should be tethered to intensive monitoring of exposure to Chinese influence throughout the supply chain.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Once siloed domains with separate toolsets, these areas are now understood to be related.—
Bruce Kelley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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