as in identifies
to find out or establish the identity of
studies that show that eyewitnesses are surprisingly unreliable when called upon to ID the perpetrators of crimes
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Earlier Saturday, it was revealed that Robinson’s roommate identifies as transgender.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025 -
McKinsey partner Charlie Lewis identifies several core foundations including asset management, vulnerability management, and identity management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for kitchen finds as low as $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps overcome by the beauty of a very blue natural pool nestled in the woods, Cherry finds it in herself to be honest with Daniel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“IDs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IDs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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