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
Someone called police and the man identified as Bryce Grant Martin, 31, of Porter, was stopped in his Chevrolet Tahoe on Lincoln Street, not far from the apartment, charges state.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Austin Police Department spokesperson Clara Ash said police have identified a suspect, are preparing warrants and pursuing criminal charges.
—Maryam Ahmed, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Numerous publications including The Independent identified the pilot as a woman from the U.S.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
The outlet has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Austin Police Department spokesperson Clara Ash said police have identified a suspect, are preparing warrants and pursuing criminal charges.
—Maryam Ahmed, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
Numerous publications including The Independent identified the pilot as a woman from the U.S.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
The outlet has not been publicly identified by law enforcement.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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The returning echoes are instantly analyzed by onboard AI to distinguish between debris, rocks, and soft tissue which would likely indicate a human body.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Goleman’s work popularized the idea that a high EQ could distinguish great leaders from merely smart ones.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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That's in addition to the payments the city still has to make to pay off debt associated with the arena.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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Showers and thunderstorms associated with a small area of low pressure located about 900 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles have increased some during the past several hours.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The study wasn’t designed to pinpoint specific causes.—
Linda Carroll,
NBC news,
22 July 2025
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This phase is crucial for pinpointing underperforming areas and devising strategies for improvement.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Palm trees line the shore, and a paved oceanfront trail connects Wailea to a series of smaller beaches and coves.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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It is located near Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue, on the west side of the freeway.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The $125 million corporate hub will be located in Franklin's Berry Farms neighborhood and is expected to open later this year.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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As of July 23, Paytas has not addressed the theory relating her youngest child, Aquaman, to Osbourne.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Williamson County had six cases in May that were all related.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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