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 Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories’ full-service parasitology laboratory routinely identifies animal parasites in livestock, pets and wildlife. — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Morgan Stanley Research identifies the multipolar world as one of its four key 2026 investment themes, specifically because companies' and governments' adaptation to the dynamics of a multipolar world is likely to accelerate. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Seivert, a 67-year-old retiree, grew up a Democrat and now identifies as a Republican. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 The new report identifies affordability as one of the world’s biggest food security challenges. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 This year, for the first time, a sash was given that identifies a contestant with a South Florida city. — Sarah Moreno july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Together, those four account for roughly a quarter of the modifiable share the commission identifies a signal that hearing care, cholesterol screening, education access and community connection deserve outsized attention in prevention strategy. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Among other things, California Assembly Bill 179 identifies local development impact fees as barriers to housing opportunity—adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of new housing units. — Kileen Lindgren, Oc Register, 16 July 2026 To help future researchers, the study also includes a tooth mark guide that describes and identifies several types of punctures, holes, and other marks on fossils that appear to be tooth marks. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

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The report distinguishes among majority ownership, minority stakes, direct control and ownership through holding entities.

— James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
An emerging strategic connector What distinguishes Iraq is not simply its geography but the unusual overlap of relationships that few other Middle Eastern states possess.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

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The productivity boom everyone associates with the personal computer didn’t actually show up in the macro data until 15 years after the PC was commercialized.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026
The two-time Oscar winner, who was born in Concord and grew up in the East Bay, associates that sign with some of his favorite Bay Area childhood memories.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

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Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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The design connects both MSR units to an integrated Energy Storage System (ESS) using a parallel power-sharing configuration.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Stockman further enhances that shaded footprint with a zip-in panel that connects the two individual side awnings into a complete 360-degree setup comparable to models on offer by Bundutec and Naturnest.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026