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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
Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s identified as a Mexican drug trafficker in the money laundering indictment filed in Miami federal court.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The victim was later identified as Pretti, a lawful gun owner with a permit, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
While investigating the incident, detectives also identified and arrested several other suspects, according to the release.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Our High Quality Portfolio has identified 5 new opportunities that have not yet experienced significant gains.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Authorities haven’t publicly identified the substance.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 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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The other teen killed was earlier identified as Elizabeth Angle by her family.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s identified as a Mexican drug trafficker in the money laundering indictment filed in Miami federal court.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The victim was later identified as Pretti, a lawful gun owner with a permit, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said during a press conference.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
While investigating the incident, detectives also identified and arrested several other suspects, according to the release.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Our High Quality Portfolio has identified 5 new opportunities that have not yet experienced significant gains.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Authorities haven’t publicly identified the substance.
—Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 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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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 1916, the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple, also known as the Denver Buddhist Church at the time, was founded at 1950 Lawrence St.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Excavators working at a rugged eastern Oregon ranch recently uncovered evidence of Chinese immigrants working as cowboys — a role rarely associated with the American West.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That shift is visible across the city, even at spots long associated with old-guard formality like the exclusive Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, aka the Pink Lady.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One commercial building — without any signage indicating hospice services were located inside — received state licenses for 112 hospices.—
William La Jeunesse,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The station would be ideally located near the Capitol Square, Monona Terrace and downtown hotels, the study said.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Why Neutrals Calm The Mind Mazumdar said neutral tones are closely linked to a sense of calm, clarity and stability in terms of brain function.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The retrospective study would analyze existing health records to identify patterns linked to historical pollution exposure.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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While the Red Sox made several spectacular comebacks last season, Fatse also pinpointed a pattern in their one-run games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Using our database of thousands of designs, our team pinpointed possible redesigns that would eliminate the negative space.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The total capital returned to shareholders as a % of the current market cap seems inversely correlated with growth expectations for reinvestments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After being touted as a potential answer to the defensive midfield problem of the time, coaches and front office members correlated his struggles with his late arrival.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the past, Starbucks has distinguished itself from other chain stores by offering benefits atypical for hourly workers, including health benefits for part-time employees and free college tuition via a partnership with Arizona State University.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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One, distinguished by a white feather headdress, white clothing, and a white shell on his breast, was apparently a chief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Leaving, at the time, was seen as a temporary sacrifice, something connected to work and supporting a family, not to self-realization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Detectives are also working to identify any suspects or vehicles connected to the shooting.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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