identifies

present tense third-person singular of identify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of identifies While over half of the population identifies as introverts, most job interview techniques favor extroverts. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Shaw is a Republican who has advocated for conservative policies in the district, including one that would have informed parents if their child identifies as transgender. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025 Taiwan identifies as a sovereign nation. Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025 At the apex of the hop, the motion-tracking system identifies the robot's next landing spot, identifying its angle and terrain type. Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025 Myths that Block Older Talent Officer identifies three dangerous myths that prevent older workers from being hired into organizations. Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Then there’s a build sheet that identifies every ingredient in each dish. Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025 Introduced last September, Teen Accounts on Instagram identifies users under 16 and restricts their access to some features and settings. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 The advanced camera system allows for 3D detection and navigation, supplemented by the AI algorithm that identifies objects and plans avoidance paths, even for things that are moving. Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
Verb
  • Double plating distinguishes a special dish.
    Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Every year the prize distinguishes one laureate among four French artists or artists living in France and working in plastic or visual arts including installation, video, painting, photography, sculpture or performance.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.
    Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That is something Honda recognizes.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Post your solve grid in the comments and see how your score compares with the editor’s rating, and one another’s.
    New York Times Games, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • When Harry compares Dex going after a professional killer to taking on Michael Jordan one-on-one, Dex has no idea who that is.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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