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
The man was identified Thursday as 46-year-old Jason Perillo, reported ABC affiliate WTNH.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
To get a good score for Usability, the product must avoid wrongly identifying valid programs or websites as malicious.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit, filed in New York's Supreme Court of Westchester County, accuses the couple of failing to take appropriate action after learning of abuse involving a young girl, identified as Jane Doe, during a 2018 summer camp program supported by their church.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire
Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
To get a good score for Usability, the product must avoid wrongly identifying valid programs or websites as malicious.
—PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit, filed in New York's Supreme Court of Westchester County, accuses the couple of failing to take appropriate action after learning of abuse involving a young girl, identified as Jane Doe, during a 2018 summer camp program supported by their church.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire
Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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Most immigrants without legal status in the state, about 2.4 million people, have resided here for more than a decade, a factor that distinguishes California from other parts of the country.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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These personal touches are what distinguishes your space turns the house into a home.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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While this rule of thumb is a bedrock of financial well-being, the ever-changing landscape surrounding retirement and the financial implications associated with preparing for this exciting stage of life can often be intimidating and potentially hazardous to navigate alone.—
Alex Hunter,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the week since Dallas parted ways with Mike McCarthy, most of the names associated with the position carry an explanation.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Integrated with real-time tracking for comprehensive visibility, digital twins help pinpoint vulnerabilities, enhance processes and strengthen supply chains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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As Steele tried to pinpoint her scoring average, the figure seemed inconceivable to her.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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This focus correlates economics (wealthier zip codes -> better higher schools -> better CS classes, clubs, etc.) and also, to a lesser but still large degree, to race.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In other words, more news correlates with higher anxiety.—
Rebecca Knight,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Jan. 2025
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According to Rogerson and Barden, the truck was found with its windows broken.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Chelsea improved their press to force the champions to build out on their left flank, resulting in passes played over the top to find Gvardiol, who was their most potent attacking threat, with limited success.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The joy con covers appear to be able to connect to the controllers magnetically when removed from the Switch 2′s main tablet when propping the console up on its stand or docking it to play via a home TV.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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The museum also will have a new visual identity with a modern fractal tree logo as a symbol of growth, exploration and being connected with a science education foundation.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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The site is located in a wet, humid corner of Mexico about 90 minutes by car from Villahermosa.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Riviera, one of the more prestigious courses of the tour season, is located in the Palisades not far from the devastation of the fires.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some 2,500 miles across the country — on the southwest coast of California — a 22-year-old college athlete could relate.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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There will be new storylines in Season 3 that don’t relate at all to anything in Season 2.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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