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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
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Newport Beach Police Department does not currently have a suspect identified in the case.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Police identified the motorcyclist as 30-year-old Ian Patrick Quigg of Philadelphia.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The juvenile who died in the crash was a passenger identified as Kinsley Seay, WGHP says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The flight also took place in an area identified on FAA charts for concentrated flight training activity, where student pilots and training aircraft are common.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Romans identified Sulis with Minerva, easing the cultural transition for the Celts.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Fresno County coroner’s office identified the pair as Parth Patel, 30, and Dharti Patel, 29, of San Mateo.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Adjective
While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.
—Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
As each flaw and error in the early development of vaccines became clear, researchers and practitioners responded, fixing problems as they were identified.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Newport Beach Police Department does not currently have a suspect identified in the case.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Police identified the motorcyclist as 30-year-old Ian Patrick Quigg of Philadelphia.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The juvenile who died in the crash was a passenger identified as Kinsley Seay, WGHP says.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The flight also took place in an area identified on FAA charts for concentrated flight training activity, where student pilots and training aircraft are common.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Romans identified Sulis with Minerva, easing the cultural transition for the Celts.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Fresno County coroner’s office identified the pair as Parth Patel, 30, and Dharti Patel, 29, of San Mateo.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Though the Roberts family’s attorneys have insisted that the buyers and sellers are in accord, preservation advocates in Riverside have called for a review of documents associated with Roberts’ purchase of the property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Firefighters quickly located and extinguished the fire, rescuing one dog from a room in the pet boarding facility and relocating the other dogs.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Dec. 2025
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The earthquake's epicenter was located roughly 45 miles west of Petrolia and occurred at a depth of just 3 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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According to police and court reporting, the suspects were promised payment to carry out a coordinated campaign in London in May 2025, including attacks involving a vehicle and two properties linked to Starmer.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But some speed down the wings, some of the players we’ve been linked with have been exciting.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Six Flags’ corporate creative producer Clayton Lawrence says post-merger, the company pinpointed upping the family appeal at Magic Mountain as among its first orders of business.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Japanese Football Association pinpointed Boise as a potential camp, with Boise State’s Boas Soccer Complex at the center of the conversation.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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Seasonal peaks in fine particles in 2025 correlated with water clarity, aligning with findings from recent years.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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When dozens of banks rely on the same foundation models, trained on the same datasets, optimized with the same techniques, their decisions can become correlated in dangerous ways.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The college’s extracurricular programs are strong and the athletic teams have historically distinguished themselves nationally.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
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The history remains — in a new way The stadium is distinguished by the imagery honoring both KU’s past and the legacy of the state.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Walton connected in the fifth for his first major league homer since 2024 and only the fifth of his seven-year career.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Research suggests that career achievement and mental health are deeply connected.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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