1
as in to distinguish
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 to associate
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identify
Caroline Hirsch, founder and former owner of the New York comedy club Carolines on Broadway, is known for an innate knack for identifying the next big thing in comedy… and Gaffigan was one of those comedians.
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The person has not been identified pending notification to next of kin.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Ahmed Dheir, director of forensic medicine at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, said that the remains of 300 have now been returned, with 89 identified.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
To identify microwave-safe glass, look for a label or symbol on the item, such as a small microwave with wavy lines.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
The person has not been identified pending notification to next of kin.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Ahmed Dheir, director of forensic medicine at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, said that the remains of 300 have now been returned, with 89 identified.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
To identify microwave-safe glass, look for a label or symbol on the item, such as a small microwave with wavy lines.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hofman's photos of the Ross seal — often distinguished by its broad, dark stripes on its body and neck, as well as its large eyes — show the seal facing the camera directly, with its flippers and tail trailing behind it.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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This includes an examination of the kinds of brands and celebrities JOLLY looks to associate with, the best platforms to reach their audience and even the lengths of videos.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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That means associating positive memories with new spaces.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Attention spikes or dips can be pinpointed to the millisecond (or, in the case of an Adrien Brody acceptance speech, the hour).—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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There was a reversal 773,000 years ago, which allowed the researchers to pinpoint when the sediments surrounding the hominin fossils were laid down.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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In recent days, tremor patterns at the summit have been consistent with periods of low tremor that correlate with ponds filling with magma and tremor spikes related to magma drainback, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Either way, this continues a recent pattern in which stock indexes have been positively correlated with Treasury yields, as shown here.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, the judge found he could not be involved in the handling of the separate probes related to the civil fraud investigation and the NRA.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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More than 60% of 136 facilities connected to missile production or the Chinese military’s rocket force, which controls China’s nuclear arsenal, showed signs of expansion in satellite images.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This can then aid you in targeting your audience, guiding you in adjusting prices to consumer needs, and even lead you to use AI to personalize marketing messages to better connect with certain groups.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most of the farms Spring Creek works with are in Northwest Arkansas, though some are located in the Arkansas River Valley and Delta regions; the food hub works with farms of varying sizes, Hammer said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Startzer believes the time for his program’s breakout is next at the fledgling DPS high school located in northeast Denver.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Dykstra, 62, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing narcotics and narcotic-related equipment but was not taken into custody, trooper Kody Nowicki told The Athletic.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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With so many insects packed together in moist and dark places — and all closely related, sharing the same genetic vulnerabilities — infections and diseases can quickly pose an enormous threat to the well-being of an ant colony.—
Arundathi Nair,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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