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
Officers have not identified the woman or revealed any additional information about the case.
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Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is being treated at Swedish, Cherry Hills Village police said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Police said the suspect was then identified and placed under arrest for hit-and-run causing injury.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The group could help district leaders identify blind spots and weigh potential cost savings against community impacts.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, is being treated at Swedish, Cherry Hills Village police said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Police said the suspect was then identified and placed under arrest for hit-and-run causing injury.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The group could help district leaders identify blind spots and weigh potential cost savings against community impacts.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early life, this tissue exposes developing immune cells to intestinal microbes, helping the body learn to distinguish between harmless symbionts and harmful pathogens.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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So, there's an awful lot at play in this war in addition to just the tragedy associated with those that are -- those that are dying.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In fact, reducing irrigation frequency and improving drainage is a great chemical-free way to combat weed problems associated with excess soil moisture.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Drones are hard to pinpoint on radar systems calibrated for spotting high-speed missiles and can be mistaken for birds or planes.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Luis Ramirez, owner La Flor De Jalisco in Shakopee, Minnesota, can pinpoint every moment of growth.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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An acute spike in IL-6 following heat exposure appears to correlate with how much depressive symptoms improve.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Freeny’s efforts correlate to winning basketball, but haven’t been rewarded with consistent minutes.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Located between Iran’s southern coast and a peninsula shared by Oman and the Emirates, the strait is a tiny section of sea connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 New ideas connect friends in surprisingly useful ways.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The epicenter was located approximately 7 miles northeast of Coalinga, at a depth of 7 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bruce Beach, Guinea-Bissau The Bijagós archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, is composed of 88 islands, but only about 20 are permanently inhabited.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite their similar last names, the victim and suspect are not related, the source added.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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While not exactly movie-related, Funko is famous for its Pops—small collectible figures known for their exaggerated features.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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