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
Additionally, the molecular signals the researchers identified, like Homer1a, could become early biomarkers for ASD.
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New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
The passenger was identified as Sandy Hall, 57, of San Leandro.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
As another example, Amnesty International uses AI to analyze social media posts and online content to identify potential human rights violations.
—Jose Luis Castro, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Antioch police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for graffiti vandalism in the downtown area.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
The passenger was identified as Sandy Hall, 57, of San Leandro.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
As another example, Amnesty International uses AI to analyze social media posts and online content to identify potential human rights violations.
—Jose Luis Castro, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The Antioch police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for graffiti vandalism in the downtown area.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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The team took apart the malaria problem and tried something new: detect the wingbeat frequency—to distinguish it from other insects—of a female Anopheles in flight and shoot it down.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officials: 4 children found dead in the home Other local fire and volunteer agencies joined the effort to distinguish the fire and search for the victims, the press release stated.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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The showgirl aesthetic is typically associated with the burlesque scene, where female performers adorned themselves with rhinestones, sequins, and feathers at various clubs, theaters, and lounges.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some oral and throat cancers are also associated with HPV infection.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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When hunting big marshes or rivers, start by pinpointing boat launches and hazards.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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By pinpointing prospects most likely to pick up calls from the general population, businesses can better connect with people most likely to buy—rather than shooting in the dark.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Social media use correlates with a 30% increase in symptoms of depression in young adults, reports Columbia University.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tests showing unsafe water often correlate with rain—but not always.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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For Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, the audit found discrepancies between the foundation’s own records and previously audited balances and filed tax returns.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Chargers then worked this offseason to find options on the outside to complement McConkey, including drafting Harris and Lambert-Smith.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Festivals also need to connect over a chasm, Tuttle added.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of these people are narcos, somehow connected to the drug world.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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This involves searching for, locating, identifying and returning the remains of missing service members to their families.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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All of this is related in the film’s mesmerizing Grimm-like opening.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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In a statement, a lawyer for Ortiz said his client’s guilty plea was highly tailored, relating only to his transactions with Pérez in the context of concert performances.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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