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
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help identifying victims of a financial exploitation scheme, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Police were able to identify Torres as a suspect after sharing photos with the media and through social media, Murgo said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The exact property used for filming hasn’t been publicly identified, and there are no clear transaction records tied to it.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Jarosz said detectives identified the suspect as a resident of San Andreas, a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Police were able to identify Torres as a suspect after sharing photos with the media and through social media, Murgo said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The exact property used for filming hasn’t been publicly identified, and there are no clear transaction records tied to it.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Jarosz said detectives identified the suspect as a resident of San Andreas, a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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In court filings associated with the case, attorneys representing UConn argued that the university had no duty to protect students at unsanctioned events.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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That indirect pathway is fundamentally constrained by thermodynamic limits, particularly the Carnot efficiency ceiling associated with heat engines, which restricts how much of the fuel’s energy can be converted into usable electricity.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many players have pinpointed that moment as a turning point.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And scientists that have been working on the data have been able to pinpoint that maybe that was the cause of a very harsh winter over Europe that happened in 2010.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These stressors seem to be more closely correlated with rising depression and suicide concerns than social media use.—
Jennifer Huddleston,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a different draft class, the Browns would likely be connected to a first-round passer.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alex Bregman delivered his biggest hit in a Cubs uniform, connecting on a game-tying solo home run off Blake Treinen in the eighth.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a series first, Captain Sig Hansen launches an unprecedented covert scouting mission, deploying an underwater drone into the unknown waters in a bold attempt to locate the rare strain of king crab before the rest of the fleet arrives.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 28-year-old driver initially escaped but was later located by military police on the base and taken into custody.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves can certainly relate.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is not enough information to know if Zimmerman’s early retirement and Dains’ removal are related.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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