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
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.
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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
Each case study identifies youth that were given the opportunity to lead and proved the method effective, including Selena Wilson who first entered the doors of EOYDC at four years old and is now its Chief Executive Officer.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Fel Echandi, of Winter Haven, Florida, is a behavioral specialist who identifies as a Democrat but sometimes votes for Republican candidates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Monáe identifies as non-binary and came out in 2022.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In contrast, a CO detector explicitly identifies the presence of carbon monoxide, a different and even more hazardous type of gas.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts identifies that series as a turning point for the season but not for any particular moment or meeting.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
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
Each case study identifies youth that were given the opportunity to lead and proved the method effective, including Selena Wilson who first entered the doors of EOYDC at four years old and is now its Chief Executive Officer.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Fel Echandi, of Winter Haven, Florida, is a behavioral specialist who identifies as a Democrat but sometimes votes for Republican candidates.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Monáe identifies as non-binary and came out in 2022.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In contrast, a CO detector explicitly identifies the presence of carbon monoxide, a different and even more hazardous type of gas.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts identifies that series as a turning point for the season but not for any particular moment or meeting.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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The combination of global expertise and local craftsmanship distinguishes Thailand’s offerings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The program distinguishes itself by offering in-person access to hotel operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 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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This also correlates with an increase in the number of Americans who hold a positive view of religion.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Justice represents the Sun in Libra, and the Two of Swords correlates to the Moon in Libra.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pooro manages to escape and finds her way home to her parents, who disown her for having spent a fortnight with a Muslim.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other high-end finds include platform Ugg boots that can literally elevate your winter wardrobe, plus a Bissell vacuum that sucks up debris and washes floors clean.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That is also true regarding how the dispute connects to labor law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while the chemistry between the two romantic leads is solid, the movie never connects emotionally.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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In my favorite works of his, like A Case for the Existence of God and A Bright New Boise—a play that has its own surreal dynamic with television screens, which play images of hell in the middle of a big-box store—Hunter locates an unnerving mysticism in between the atoms of the hyper-real.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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That's because the language of the bill equates universal free fares with policies that instruct bus drivers not to request fares from passengers, which the transit agency implemented in 2022 to make buses safer.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such pursuits may be the only way to shake off intellectual paralysis—the only way to remember what 2+2 actually equates.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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