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
The poll identifies a significant gap between voter expectations and government performance.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies six levels of autonomous driving.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
An internal agency document reviewed by The Dallas Morning News identifies, for the first time, the address of the Hutchins warehouse and names three other new centers statewide that together would add at least 20,000 beds.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Oversight identifies problems faster than the Bureau resolves them.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This list identifies the most impactful and financially strong companies that have established themselves as leaders in shaping how people and organizations work.
—Time Staff, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Artificial intelligence then identifies material types and contamination levels in real time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Lamb contains significant amounts of zinc, a mineral that supports immune responses, immune cell maturation, and antibody development (a protein that identifies and kills foreign substances in the body).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Leatham, a biological male who identifies as a woman, is prone to loud outbursts that disrupt court proceedings and routinely launches into tirades accusing government attorneys of transphobia.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identifies six levels of autonomous driving.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
An internal agency document reviewed by The Dallas Morning News identifies, for the first time, the address of the Hutchins warehouse and names three other new centers statewide that together would add at least 20,000 beds.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Oversight identifies problems faster than the Bureau resolves them.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This list identifies the most impactful and financially strong companies that have established themselves as leaders in shaping how people and organizations work.
—Time Staff, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Artificial intelligence then identifies material types and contamination levels in real time.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Lamb contains significant amounts of zinc, a mineral that supports immune responses, immune cell maturation, and antibody development (a protein that identifies and kills foreign substances in the body).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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The text thus distinguishes between the court and the chief judge.—
James M. McGuire,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Nursing left off the professional degree list Under the new law, the Department of Education created a classification system that distinguishes professional from nonprofessional graduate degrees.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Smith correctly pinpoints the inception of consumer-grade technology and the rise of punk rock in New York as reasons for public access’ cult-like success.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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This correlates with the stock’s High valuation, which leads us to believe it is Fairly Priced (For further details, see Buy or Sell META).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that consumers' climate change awareness correlates with stronger intent to buy EVs; factors like attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly drive EV adoption.—
Erica Van Buren,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was made in collaboration with Wes Anderson, who, like myself, finds endless inspiration in Cornell’s whimsical shadow boxes, which transform humble materials into fine art.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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On the day of a decisive court hearing and an important wedding performance, a quiet wedding musician finds his private life exposed to public scrutiny.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The humanitarian aspect of Aquarius traits connects to research on moral foundations and prosociality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the Krafts are looking to expand their Pawtriots initiative, which connects dogs in shelters with their forever families.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the credit card, The Moment locates most of its zany humor in the presence of a hacky, inexplicably successful director played by Alexander Skarsgard, hired by Rosanna Arquette’s blithe record executive to shoot the film version of Charli’s impending tour.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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In a world that equates modernization with survival, looking backward can feel counterproductive.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
31 Dec. 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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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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