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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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
To avoid contamination, team members had their DNA genotyped so their own sequences could be identified and removed from the samples.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Buena Vista police told Fox News that the suspect has been identified as Casharra Brown.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
According to the Herald’s analysis, DeSantis won about 77% of the vote in the top 10 most Hispanic precincts — where about 90% of the voters identified as Hispanic.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The shooter is yet to be publicly identified.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The researchers identified nine confounding factors in the study, like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
And some risk factors for obesity aren’t modifiable, for example genetics; researchers have identified at least 15 different genes that influence obesity.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Oct. 2025
He was pronounced dead on scene, police said, who identified the deceased as Juan Carlos Montoya Hernandez.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
To avoid contamination, team members had their DNA genotyped so their own sequences could be identified and removed from the samples.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Buena Vista police told Fox News that the suspect has been identified as Casharra Brown.
—Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
According to the Herald’s analysis, DeSantis won about 77% of the vote in the top 10 most Hispanic precincts — where about 90% of the voters identified as Hispanic.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The shooter is yet to be publicly identified.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The researchers identified nine confounding factors in the study, like parental demographics, socioeconomic status, cognitive development and peer influence.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
And some risk factors for obesity aren’t modifiable, for example genetics; researchers have identified at least 15 different genes that influence obesity.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Oct. 2025
He was pronounced dead on scene, police said, who identified the deceased as Juan Carlos Montoya Hernandez.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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About 1,000 people attended an event Monday night by Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded, at the university’s Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley spokesman Dan Mogulof said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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He’s collaborated with the company since it was founded in 2022.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a live video, Khan indicated that there is a rich history with the National Championship, extending back to the days of Georgia Wrestling, which Schiavone was associated with.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The unique nature of the high-profile case, which garnered worldwide attention, also could lend itself to moneymaking opportunities for those associated with it, Hippler said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most of the farms Spring Creek works with are in Northwest Arkansas, though some are located in the Arkansas River Valley and Delta regions; the food hub works with farms of varying sizes, Hammer said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cold frames can be located near the house, or built right around existing kale, spinach, or lettuce plants in the garden.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Officials say the aircraft can strike drug labs, clandestine airstrips, and vessels linked to trafficking networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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From the cobblestoned street, descend by elevator to a series of terraces linked by walkways framed with tropical foliage.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Beijing uses code names to obscure some of their military projects, CNN’s research revealed – and then pinpointed – the sites.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Japan’s introduction of film incentives has generated unprecedented international interest, Kusunoki pinpointed critical implementation problems.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Rarely, if ever, in American history has political party allegiance been so closely correlated with religious beliefs.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Either way, this continues a recent pattern in which stock indexes have been positively correlated with Treasury yields, as shown here.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available for $695, the sculptural silhouette is distinguished by its super-sharp pointed toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Polar Express’ three seating tiers—coach, deluxe, and first-class—are mainly distinguished by seat type.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The philanthropy part will probably be connected to his annual Thanksgiving contributions to family foundations.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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