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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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Troopers have not identified her or any suspects involved in the hit-and-run crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
He will be publicly identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Ground systems identified the pose of the arm’s end effector in real time using first‑view camera imagery to plan motion and generate control commands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
First, the teams identified an issue with the hardware the communicates with a system designed to detonate the rocket to protect public safety if the rocket veers off course.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Officers made contact with the suspect, now identified as McMichaels.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
That victim has since been identified by local media as 19-year-old Akeela Clarke, a female Walmart employee.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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At that time, Leatherman and a passenger, identified as Bryan Selmer, abandoned the vehicle and ran, court records show.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
An investigation led to a third suspect being identified, Michael Ray Elam, 46, and he was located and arrested, the sheriff’s office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Troopers have not identified her or any suspects involved in the hit-and-run crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
He will be publicly identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Ground systems identified the pose of the arm’s end effector in real time using first‑view camera imagery to plan motion and generate control commands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
First, the teams identified an issue with the hardware the communicates with a system designed to detonate the rocket to protect public safety if the rocket veers off course.
—Mathew Schumer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Officers made contact with the suspect, now identified as McMichaels.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
That victim has since been identified by local media as 19-year-old Akeela Clarke, a female Walmart employee.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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The eponymous public relations firm his father founded in 1952 has ridden — and shaped — the growth of its industry to become the world’s largest communications group, with annual revenues of almost $1 billion.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bob Baker, founded in 1963 by its namesake puppeteer, now attracts more than 145,000 audience members per year, including about 20,000 students via school field trips.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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According to prosecutors, Schooley had connections to Persia’s family, including performing construction work at her stepfather’s home and a business associated with him.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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More than just Southern fish While fish fries are often associated with the South, Robinson said the event is intentionally broader, rooted in the global Black experience.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Before noon, city leaders gathered to unveil a sign next to the new installation, located across from the original site near Lummus Park.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins lived in a tower within the Frederick Douglass Houses located about three blocks from where he was killed, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alongside these minerals, dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help counteract free radicals—harmful molecules linked to chronic diseases.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-7 sophomore entered the portal on April 9 and the Longhorns were one of the first teams linked with Punch’s recruitment.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even so, critics say Nike should have pinpointed these abuses years ago through its monitoring processes.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Officials told Outside they were alerted to the accident after the man’s Apple Crash Detection was activated and pinpointed the location of the crash.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The impasse in Washington is not directly correlated to the quality of work that TSA agents perform.—
Beth Collums,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Romvari’s images are distinguished by their dual sense of logical efficacy and aesthetic loft.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although its primary teachings refer to the Bible, the Kimbanguist Church is distinguished by its veneration of Kimbangu as the Black embodiment of the Holy Spirit.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Paul trained his project with 25,000 pictures of soil and connected it with an autonomous irrigation system that decides how much water the garden should receive.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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