1
as in distinguishes
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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as in associates
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identifies
The plaque is expected to find a temporary spot in the Senate in the coming days, while the architect of the Capitol identifies a more permanent home.
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
For someone who’s been an actor for 60 years and identifies so deeply with the work, that was an existential crisis.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
For each question, the committee first prepares a protocol to answer it, identifies the most rigorous studies and synthesizes its findings, discussing the evidence extensively.
—Cristina Palacios, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
For each question, the committee first prepares a protocol to answer it, identifies the most rigorous studies and synthesizes its findings, discussing the evidence extensively.
—Cristina Palacios, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
From his perspective, the value emerges when the technology not only identifies a problem but also orchestrates the sequence of decisions and actions needed to address it.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Ballato identifies mountain laurel as a relatively deer-resistant winter plant.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the most human—rather than lifestyle or financial—shift the report identifies is the rise of multigenerational living at the high end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
For example, emotion AI (when AI identifies human emotions) can help people with difficulty identifying emotions make sense of their meeting partners on video conferencing platforms like Zoom.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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Pack argued that quality is precisely what distinguishes his film from modern, perhaps more politicized documentaries on Najaf and Fallujah.—
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Liu distinguishes between different forms of industry validation.—
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
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Everyone associates that with us.—
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Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.—
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The app also pinpoints nearby clinics, increasing awareness for women who may not have otherwise known about them.—
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His lack of playing time in the big leagues last summer directly correlates to the Cubs’ lack of injuries.—
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The study also found economic freedom correlates with population growth.—
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
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Anyone who locates them is asked to contact Area 4 detectives at 312-746-8255, or call 911.—
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More than $22,000 in Canadian dollars has been raised through the family’s GoFundMe campaign since May 28, with donations going toward the search for the missing individuals and a reward for whoever locates them.—
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
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That shift equates a stream by a YouTube or Spotify subscriber to two and a half streams by a non-subscriber.—
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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