as in distinguishing
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the marching band's striking black-and-silver uniforms serve as its identifying mark for thousands of parade spectators
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as in pinpointing
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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as in associating
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identifying
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2020
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet released a motive or identifying information about any of the suspects involved.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Level 1 – Discover Humility The first level is learning about one of the elements in Table 1 and practice observing and identifying it in oneself and others.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some members of the third generation have already begun identifying areas of interest.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Authorities also reported identifying and citing multiple merchants for selling tobacco products to minors during the current state grant funding cycle.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Furthermore, the experts are working on identifying other features in cosmological data that would point to complex shapes for the universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Police used the video image to create a bulletin that led to one civilian and three police officers identifying Carroll, authorities said.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Adjective
But the implementation of that plan has been slow, and some locals have expressed discomfort with the idea of submitting more identifying information, Nguyen said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
There are also passports from Lithuania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia, with most identifying information blacked out.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Another intriguing possibility is to wait until the wireless world’s progress to ever-shorter wavelengths finally hits the millimeter band, which is small enough to resolve most identifying details.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2020
Verb
Santa Ana Police Department officers are seeking help in identifying and locating a woman who was seen throwing a container full of food at a Chipotle employee in early May.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet released a motive or identifying information about any of the suspects involved.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Level 1 – Discover Humility The first level is learning about one of the elements in Table 1 and practice observing and identifying it in oneself and others.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Some members of the third generation have already begun identifying areas of interest.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Authorities also reported identifying and citing multiple merchants for selling tobacco products to minors during the current state grant funding cycle.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Furthermore, the experts are working on identifying other features in cosmological data that would point to complex shapes for the universe.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
Police used the video image to create a bulletin that led to one civilian and three police officers identifying Carroll, authorities said.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifying
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This isn’t to say any of these teams would have challenged eventual champion LSU; the point is that distinguishing between teams 10 and 20 for inclusion in a 16-team CFP is virtually impossible.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The first distinguishing feature is the nature of the problem being attacked.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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As a brand built on ethical fashion on a mission to improve the industry, Everlane—and its CEO—has sold its soul to the devil by associating itself with one (if not the) most polluting fast-fashion player in the world.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The subservient tone was characteristic of Epstein’s Norwegian network.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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In some of these star-forming regions, gas is organized into characteristic hub-and-spoke patterns known as Hub-Filament Systems (HFS).—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Then, an alert came through to Heitzman’s onboard computer from Raven, an artificial intelligence tool used by the Caldwell Police Department for pinpointing the sound of the gunshots.—
Noah Daly
Updated June 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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Rather than pinpointing one moment as the breaking point, senior club sources suggest that faith in Slot slowly ebbed away during those closing weeks.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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In manufacturing, the most valuable insights emerge from correlating data across multiple process steps and equipment types.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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From intelligent fraud monitoring to keeping transactions (and cash) flowing, tools like these are finding fresh applications of AI that help sellers maintain an advantage in a competitive marketplace.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Celebrities in each host city will serve as these global ambassadors, connecting with fans and promoting local tourism and culture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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His concept of the collective unconscious, a universal element of the human mind connecting past and present, was fundamental to her understanding of images and the interconnected nature of ancient archetypes.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Identifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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