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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
Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
At a news conference in April announcing the arrests, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo said analysts at a forensic lab in Contra Costa County identified James Lawhead as the suspect using DNA evidence collected from the 1991 homicide.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Family identified one of the deceased employees as Gilbert Bernal, a beloved husband, dad and grandfather.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Authorities identified a woman killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday in Deerfield Beach, citing excessive speed as a possible contributing factor in the collision, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.
—Sofia Saric
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The fundraiser identified Sheron as an Army veteran who proudly displayed American flags and patriotic decorations outside his home.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Its lender was identified in the catalogue only as a private collector.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
The Government Accountability Office last year also identified technical problems that slowed the program’s development and adoption.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Blue Jay The blue jay is easily identified by its flamboyant personality, bold blue feathers, and size.
—Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 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
Detectives identified the suspect as a 31-year-old San Jose man.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
At a news conference in April announcing the arrests, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo said analysts at a forensic lab in Contra Costa County identified James Lawhead as the suspect using DNA evidence collected from the 1991 homicide.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Family identified one of the deceased employees as Gilbert Bernal, a beloved husband, dad and grandfather.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Authorities identified a woman killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday in Deerfield Beach, citing excessive speed as a possible contributing factor in the collision, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.
—Sofia Saric
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The fundraiser identified Sheron as an Army veteran who proudly displayed American flags and patriotic decorations outside his home.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Its lender was identified in the catalogue only as a private collector.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
The Government Accountability Office last year also identified technical problems that slowed the program’s development and adoption.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Blue Jay The blue jay is easily identified by its flamboyant personality, bold blue feathers, and size.
—Christopher Gangemi, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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The backstory Originally a sheep station founded in 1844, Wharekauhau began welcoming guests in the 1970s, when it was run by the Shaw family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Des McAnuff, Tony Award-winning director and founding artistic director of the Playhouse, joined the faculty this year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
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Although she has been released from the hospital, she is expected to face a lifelong health battle associated with the injury to her kidney, the lawsuit states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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For the British in North America, the war begun in 1754 had included a series of defeats, a relentless struggle against people who knew the terrain and who linked arms with the French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Blue and purple auroras are typically linked to nitrogen molecules.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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In February 2026, scientists pinpointed a possible candidate in the Andromeda galaxy.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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That decision looks bad on paper now, especially when athleticism and ball-handling have been pinpointed as 2026 offseason priorities.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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Two of the world's largest frontier labs publicly disagree on whether a single fatality correlated with AI use should be exempt from civil liability.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The slides outlined that better use of hospice was correlated with lower mortality ratios at the Brigham.—
Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe,
STAT,
21 May 2026
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This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis and Ontario’s only LEED Gold Certified Hotel takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The two semi-vegetarian diets were distinguished in the same way.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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After his banks declined to help him, Devaney reached out to AARP, which connected him with American Financial Solutions, a member organization of NFCC based in Seattle.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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Officials have not announced any known Ebola cases connected to Atlanta travelers at this time.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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