IDENTIFIES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

identifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of identify

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 The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections. —

Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026 Without consistent investment into the very systems our economies depend on, ‘unanticipated shocks’, which the OBR identifies as having the most significant negative effects on the economy, are increasingly likely to be linked to the loss of natural resources. —

Nina Seega, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Morgan & Morgan, Bud Light, Dodge Ram, Corona Extra and Polymarket, which identifies itself as the world’s largest prediction market. —

ABC News, 11 June 2026 Among them, the report identifies Taj as a former IRGC intelligence officer who currently leads the Iran soccer federation. —

Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 Fair defended the organization’s work, saying the SPLC has worked with administrations of both parties and identifies groups based on their rhetoric and conduct rather than their religious affiliation. —

Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026 Rocket Money is a personal finance app that automatically tracks spending, manages subscriptions, and identifies savings opportunities. —

Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 June 2026 For global investors trying to read Asia, Couto identifies two persistent misconceptions that are slowly correcting. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026 Recent research published in the Journal of Eating Disorders identifies poor emotional regulation and lack of understanding of one’s emotions as key risk factors for eating disorders in women ages 45-60. —

Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 June 2026

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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Chef Kevin Liao also distinguishes the kitchen with his illuminating Toisanese specialties, a regional subgenre of Cantonese cuisine either rarely seen in Los Angeles or so deeply assimilated into more generalized Cantonese menus that its distinctions are hard to parse.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026