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
Set up with a post-credits scene at the end of War, this film finds the League investigating the death of an entire American nuclear submarine crew, which Wonder Woman identifies as the work of warriors from Atlantis.
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Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
At the center of this effort is the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) program, which identifies and develops elite athletes from around the world with the potential to play in the league.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The guide includes a Risk Calculator that identifies the top scams that users should recognize and the potential financial implications of being targeted.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Spotlighting emerging talent, the Vanguard Award identifies British designers poised to become fashion’s next leaders, featuring Aaron Esh, Dilara Fındıkoğlu, Feben, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, and Torishéju Dumi.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
In choosing to leave Dido behind, Virgil’s Aeneas identifies himself as a leader who could temporarily behave as Antony had done—but who chooses instead to reject love and pleasure for the good of the Roman state.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The Threads post was shared on August 31 by user @jolleycs, who identifies as an architect.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
The test identifies over 120 allergens, including food intolerances, environmental triggers, and household irritants.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
At the center of this effort is the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) program, which identifies and develops elite athletes from around the world with the potential to play in the league.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The guide includes a Risk Calculator that identifies the top scams that users should recognize and the potential financial implications of being targeted.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Spotlighting emerging talent, the Vanguard Award identifies British designers poised to become fashion’s next leaders, featuring Aaron Esh, Dilara Fındıkoğlu, Feben, Steve O Smith, Tolu Coker, and Torishéju Dumi.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The Coalition for Good Government identifies itself as a nonpartisan group concerned with constitutional liberties and the individual rights of citizens.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
In choosing to leave Dido behind, Virgil’s Aeneas identifies himself as a leader who could temporarily behave as Antony had done—but who chooses instead to reject love and pleasure for the good of the Roman state.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The Threads post was shared on August 31 by user @jolleycs, who identifies as an architect.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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El Secreto de Rosita distinguishes itself from nearby competitors by housing Nabiha, a separate restaurant dedicated to serving Palestinian cuisine.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The comma also distinguishes how an ingredient is measured.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Create Low-Stakes Opportunities for Visibility Gen Z often associates visibility with exposure to criticism.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Especially given the fact that the latter only associates itself with organic style stars, not limited to Solange and Beyoncé.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Aug. 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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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Clearly, this correlates nearly with the birth rate exploding; 16 players born in 1948 represented England, including Ray Clemence and Trevor Brooking, the highest figure for any single year since 1901.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for kitchen finds as low as $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps overcome by the beauty of a very blue natural pool nestled in the woods, Cherry finds it in herself to be honest with Daniel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Set in the country's highlands, La Ruta de Las Flores is a scenic drive that connects several villages, and bursts to life when the coffee fields lining it come into full bloom.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Its dual reputation for internal and external benefits connects it to a broader lifestyle shift where the line between wellness and beauty is no longer sharp.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conrad eventually locates Jeremiah and manages to hand him the letter.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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Jarcho locates an undecidability in masochistic desire.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Pentagon equates Venezuelan President Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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