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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
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
The flier identified Feinbloom as a person of interest.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Both investigations remain active, according to the department, which noted that investigators have not identified any indication that the two shooting incidents on Monday are related or pose an ongoing threat to the broader community.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The skier was identified as Stuart McLaughlin of Hillsborough in San Mateo County.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Goncalves identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, 56, who also went by the name Roberta Esposito.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Pacific Islander students were identified again as a student group that saw a decrease in meeting grade level norms in this subject, specifically at a loss of 7 percentage points.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
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Both fires remain under investigation and neither victim has been identified.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 Feb. 2026
The flier identified Feinbloom as a person of interest.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Officers reportedly detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, later identified as Lisboa.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Both investigations remain active, according to the department, which noted that investigators have not identified any indication that the two shooting incidents on Monday are related or pose an ongoing threat to the broader community.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The skier was identified as Stuart McLaughlin of Hillsborough in San Mateo County.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Goncalves identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, 56, who also went by the name Roberta Esposito.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
Pacific Islander students were identified again as a student group that saw a decrease in meeting grade level norms in this subject, specifically at a loss of 7 percentage points.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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Pietro Loro Piana founded the company as a wool mill in 1924 in the country’s Quarona.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Film and Music Entertainment was founded by Taylor in 2000 and has produced over 75 features with over 120 European production companies, winning multiple awards at Venice, Berlin, Sundance and Cannes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sleepwear violates the mandatory flammability standards for children's sleepwear, which protect young children from death and serious burn injuries associated with the ignition of sleepwear garments, according to the regulatory agency's website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The labyrinth of pathways connects guests to both the various outdoor spaces and grand buildings that house the 156 rooms and villas, including the main building where the majority of the hotel’s dining and drinking options are located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Inside, the deputy located two revolvers and ammunition.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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For example, an eight-year study following 17,544 women found that eating a fertility-friendly diet, being a healthy weight, and keeping physically active was linked to a 69% lower risk of ovulatory infertility.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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She was also later linked to soap opera star Greg Vaughan.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Centurion’s investigation pinpointed another local teen-ager, known by the nickname Monster, as the gunman.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The study, which drew data from the entire 2022 college basketball season, found that the moments leading up to halftime and immediately after it are more closely correlated with game success.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Do, the higher the concentration of fragrance oil is directly correlated to its longevity.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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This policy reflected a humanitarian component to Democratic immigration enforcement that distinguished it from other administrations.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Under her direction, Pedram Law’s litigation division has distinguished itself by bringing order to complex disputes with discipline.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hungary receives Russian crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline, which runs through Ukraine, but it is also connected to the Adria pipeline, which runs through Croatia and pumps non-Russian crude oil from the Adriatic coast.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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African Americans and first-, second-, third-generation Africans are telling stories connected to the continent.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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