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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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Bennett Lembke, a 34-year-old Caldwell resident, was arrested following a traffic stop in Thurston County, Washington, after Boise police identified him as the suspect and issued a warrant, the agency said in a news release Thursday evening.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday evening, investigators had identified a person of interest in Kirk’s death but no arrest warrant had been issued, according to reporting from CBS News.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The driver, identified as Jose Trujillo, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan has identified four stocks that are prominent on social media — and are susceptible to sudden swings in price as retail investors and hedge fund shorts pile in.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The suspect was identified as Tyler Robinson, 22.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Cooper said the state had been working to pay back at least $500 million identified by the federal government.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Similar claims were made about the perpetrator of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville in 2023, who also identified as transgender.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
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Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Bennett Lembke, a 34-year-old Caldwell resident, was arrested following a traffic stop in Thurston County, Washington, after Boise police identified him as the suspect and issued a warrant, the agency said in a news release Thursday evening.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday evening, investigators had identified a person of interest in Kirk’s death but no arrest warrant had been issued, according to reporting from CBS News.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The driver, identified as Jose Trujillo, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
JPMorgan has identified four stocks that are prominent on social media — and are susceptible to sudden swings in price as retail investors and hedge fund shorts pile in.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The suspect was identified as Tyler Robinson, 22.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Cooper said the state had been working to pay back at least $500 million identified by the federal government.
—Angela Hart, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Similar claims were made about the perpetrator of the Covenant School shooting in Nashville in 2023, who also identified as transgender.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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Best known for its custom furniture and traditional-leaning aesthetic, The Inside, like Havenly, was also female-founded.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ermiya Fanaeian, a transgender woman of color and formerly a diversity director at the University of Utah, founded AQSLC after parting ways with the Pink Pistols, an LGBT organization advocating in support of firearm safety and bearing arms as a means of self-defense.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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This approach has enabled Apex to scale quickly while maintaining the stability and resources associated with a corporate partnership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan had to learn the nuances associated with relief work, from arm care to consistent throwing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Out of all the cities in the world, Florence was pinpointed for its historical prominence and heritage that continues to inspire the contemporary design world.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shooting stars associated with the shower will appear to emanate from a point in the sky located in the constellation Perseus, close to the bright star Algol, which can be pinpointed with the help of a smartphone astronomy app.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayhoola, an investment vehicle linked to the royal family of Qatar, acquired Valentino in 2012, Pal Zileri in 2014, Turkish luxury department stores Beymen in 2015 and Balmain in 2016.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a new study published in Antiquity, researchers from Cambridge and Nottingham examined a 16-feet sediment core from Aldborough in Yorkshire, an important center of metal production located at a former Roman tribal town of Brigantes.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The epicenter was located approximately 11 miles west of Ferndale, at a depth of 10 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the case of the caregiving business case, allyship skills are highly correlated with caregiving skills.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ever since its founding, Starbucks has distinguished itself by its capacity for innovation.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the preceding years, views toward socialism — distinguished by collective ownership of the means of production — remained relatively unchanged.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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From remixes to memes to emotional fan reactions, the film claimed a fiercely loyal and notably young audience that arguably hasn’t connected with anything this strongly in years.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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