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as in found
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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as in associated
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identified
Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In an interview on Tier Talk — a podcast show on YouTube — the girls’ uncle Guy Gazit identified the girl in blue as Sharon and the girl in pinkish pants as Khimberly.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The victims have not yet been publicly identified, and authorities have not said how many passengers were aboard at the time of the fire.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
The passenger, identified as a 33-year-old man, was seriously injured and was taken to a hospital.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
By sequencing the bacteria found in older mice’s feces, the researchers identified a culprit—a species of bacteria called Parabacteroides goldsteinii.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
During their seven-month investigation, cops identified Martinez as a possible suspect in the killing.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
However, no suspect has been identified, and no theory about what happened has been made public.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
The other four soldiers killed were previously identified on Tuesday.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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The minors, according to the letter, identified the school's director, who is a dual American-Guinean citizen, and three other administrators, as responsible for the abuses.
—Mark Banchereau The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In an interview on Tier Talk — a podcast show on YouTube — the girls’ uncle Guy Gazit identified the girl in blue as Sharon and the girl in pinkish pants as Khimberly.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The victims have not yet been publicly identified, and authorities have not said how many passengers were aboard at the time of the fire.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
The passenger, identified as a 33-year-old man, was seriously injured and was taken to a hospital.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
By sequencing the bacteria found in older mice’s feces, the researchers identified a culprit—a species of bacteria called Parabacteroides goldsteinii.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
During their seven-month investigation, cops identified Martinez as a possible suspect in the killing.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
However, no suspect has been identified, and no theory about what happened has been made public.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2026
The other four soldiers killed were previously identified on Tuesday.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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Beyond, founded in 2009 and known primarily for its pea-protein burger patties and steaks, has had some turbulent times recently.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 53-year-old Japanese designer, who founded cult label Number (N)ine in 1997, is relaunching the brand 15 years after stepping away from it.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Recovered in 2015, the ship was identified and studied through the Slave Wrecks Project, an international network of institutions that confirmed it was associated with the trans-Atlantic slave trade.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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High blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking have long been lifestyle factors associated with higher dementia risk.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Amanyara is located about 25 minutes from Providenciales, on the quiet northwest tip making for extraordinary sunsets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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His father died of kidney cancer a few years ago, a type of cancer closely linked to PFAS exposure.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yes, according to a new study of nearly 1,000 older adults, which found people who took a multivitamin for two years showed slower changes in several biomarkers (biological indicators) linked to aging.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Authorities responded to the area and pinpointed their location.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brisk aerobic exercise, meaning activities that get the heart pumping, have been pinpointed as a potential deterrent.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran is one of the world leaders in crude oil production, which is directly correlated to 60% of what consumers pay at the pump, according to AAA.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings supported the idea that animals and other life forms must get the most energy from breathing oxygen and bolstered the theory that a rise in oxygen on Earth correlated with the appearance of complex life, Baker said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Today, membership in the Academy is by invitation of the 55-person Board of Governors, the governing body of the Academy, and is limited to those who have distinguished themselves in the motion picture industry.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Harold Pollack is the Helen Ross distinguished service professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago.—
Michael Frerichs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The fuse was apparently connected to an M80-type firework, according to CBS News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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