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 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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The article distinguishes between burnout, stemming from unsustainable demands, and deeper disconnection, a desire for a new career direction.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The third vessel, for example, contains circular discs symbolizing water, which Chan associates with rebirth.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The paper also pinpoints a few technical challenges Debug will face.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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At the same time, the process of Jessie navigating the pros and cons of consumer tech finds this franchise at its best.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The critical oil and gas shipping lane connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and leads to the open ocean.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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After the vehicle is parked, the robotic arm detects its position, connects the charging cable, and begins charging without requiring any manual input.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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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,
8 June 2026
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Her thumb locates something hard yet delicate, and there is a slight clinking noise.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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