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
Authorities have not identified a clear motive, but O’Hara said the suspect intended to terrorize children.
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Jake Lubbehusen, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Multiple seeds were identified as vitis vinifera, the same species that produces fine wine today.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Using artificial intelligence, the researchers identified signs of organ aging, such as stiff and inflamed tissues, and assigned each participant a heart age.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
And as Berend insinuates himself ever deeper into his life, Andor identifies him as a mortal enemy, not knowing that there is much — much — more to this story than first meets his eye.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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Jake Lubbehusen, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2025
Multiple seeds were identified as vitis vinifera, the same species that produces fine wine today.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Using artificial intelligence, the researchers identified signs of organ aging, such as stiff and inflamed tissues, and assigned each participant a heart age.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
And as Berend insinuates himself ever deeper into his life, Andor identifies him as a mortal enemy, not knowing that there is much — much — more to this story than first meets his eye.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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Contest categories distinguish between quilts made for beds, walls and laps and those quilted by hand or by machine, among other techniques and qualifications.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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The next phase will work in the space of education, helping medical professionals better understand burnout — both what drives it and how to distinguish it from underlying mental health issues.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Toxic positivity is not the same associated with being in shock or denial over a situation and temporarily dismissing or minimizing painful emotions associated with that experience.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups came into effect in Australia this year in response to a string of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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This hybrid configuration allowed scientists to pinpoint the western border of the 40-neutron island of inversion, the point where the traditional shell model begins to break down.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Toyota pinpointed jobs where robots could make the work better by doing things like eliminating unsafe activities and physically taxing jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, this correlates nearly with the birth rate exploding; 16 players born in 1948 represented England, including Ray Clemence and Trevor Brooking, the highest figure for any single year since 1901.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But basketball presented an additional challenge for an Ultimate Team mode, as hoops performance is generally more height-correlated than in soccer, complicating how WNBA players might fare on the same virtual court as NBA players in MyTeam.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The cells extended nerve fibers in both directions, toward the head and tail, to connect with the host spinal tissue.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the presidents of the Central Pacific and, yes, Union Pacific railroads met in 1869 to drive the final ceremonial rail stake into the ground, connecting the east and west coasts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Areas in steep terrain located in previous fire scars continue to show resistance to containment and provide limited access for crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday, Hurricane Kiko remains a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Local law enforcement said that shooting was gang related.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Compared to effects on memory and age-related brain health, more research shows creatine supplements can protect against specific cognitive stressors.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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