1
as in distinguishes
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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2
as in associates
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identifies
For example, emotion AI (when AI identifies human emotions) can help people with difficulty identifying emotions make sense of their meeting partners on video conferencing platforms like Zoom.
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Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And if a hundred fish come out of the water, the AI snaps pictures of that hundred fish, identifies those fish, and puts that into the package in a microsecond.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
From the off, Deza identifies any number of gaps and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case against her client, and even evidence of a systemic conspiracy against her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Baranko identifies two big markers for success in the next decade.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
And if a hundred fish come out of the water, the AI snaps pictures of that hundred fish, identifies those fish, and puts that into the package in a microsecond.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
From the off, Deza identifies any number of gaps and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case against her client, and even evidence of a systemic conspiracy against her.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Baranko identifies two big markers for success in the next decade.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
After Martin, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, discussed their childhood friend's experience, Barrymore detailed her own time in rehab.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The graphic above also identifies the end of last season as another period when Liverpool fell below par.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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Pack argued that quality is precisely what distinguishes his film from modern, perhaps more politicized documentaries on Najaf and Fallujah.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its Ember 2 mug, which has a heating element right inside and connects to a handy app, is now out in some new colorways.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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That shift equates a stream by a YouTube or Spotify subscriber to two and a half streams by a non-subscriber.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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