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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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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
By selecting just two or three representative images through the iPad Operator App, users can trigger immediate adjustments to how the system identifies plants and applies laser treatment in the field.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
This commitment drives meaningful change, identifies systemic challenges, and advances solutions to improve safety.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The other was Mike McDaniel, who identifies as biracial.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Five of the six singles skaters — Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov and Andrew Torgashev — are first-generation Americans while the other, women’s national champion Amber Glenn, identifies as pansexual.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The regional safety action plan identifies problem areas and offers potential solutions, including things like signaling, roundabouts and pedestrian and bike paths.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The video released on YouTube identifies the officers who fired on Lynch as Jason Liu and Brandon Bradley, both of whom are assigned to the 78th Precinct.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The poll identifies a significant gap between voter expectations and government performance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
This commitment drives meaningful change, identifies systemic challenges, and advances solutions to improve safety.
—ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The other was Mike McDaniel, who identifies as biracial.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Five of the six singles skaters — Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov and Andrew Torgashev — are first-generation Americans while the other, women’s national champion Amber Glenn, identifies as pansexual.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The regional safety action plan identifies problem areas and offers potential solutions, including things like signaling, roundabouts and pedestrian and bike paths.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The video released on YouTube identifies the officers who fired on Lynch as Jason Liu and Brandon Bradley, both of whom are assigned to the 78th Precinct.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The poll identifies a significant gap between voter expectations and government performance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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What distinguishes this generation is a willingness to blend registers.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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What most distinguishes you from your opponent(s)?—
Delores Rangel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 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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That was the first formal recognition that LIV golf performance correlates with qualification.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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Her elegant collaboration was a reminder that the world has long created the kinds of crises that threaten our stability today, and a good artist finds a way to make work that shows us a way through it, even if the answer is as simple as making something beautiful.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The film invites viewers to experience the rhythm, drama, and intimacy of life at the edge of the world, revealing that in the coldest corners of the earth one finds the warmest people, brimming with wit, resilience, and generosity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Layton locates friction in other places, especially in Ruffalo’s what-else-but grizzled turn as a shaggy, Raymond Chandler-type police detective.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 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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Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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