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identifying

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verb

present participle of identify

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Recent Examples of identifying
Verb
Those images were released as police requested the public's assistance in identifying the man, who fled the train. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024 Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments. Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024 Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world. Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024 Neuberger disclosed this information just after the FBI and CISA issued guidance on identifying the hackers. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul. Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans. Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 In addition to identifying the main elements of a settlement, the United States needs a plan for getting there. Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifying
Adjective
  • Sifting through the sandy dirt of eastern Egypt, archaeologists found an ancient grave filled with distinctive artifacts.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Humans like to put things in distinctive bins, but nature is not so prejudiced.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.
    Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • That Seattle connection seemed lacking in the cup shy of the characteristic dark roast kick.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Marked by his characteristic defiance and artistic audacity, with costumes and staging referencing his own art, Ai’s production transforms the iconic opera into a powerful statement on contemporary issues, weaving in themes of war, refugee crises and the pandemic.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The case is composed of four distinct elements: two lateral sections, a case back and a bezel.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Each scent captures a distinct encounter, using an olfactory experience to transport the wearer to a specific moment in time.
    Danielle James, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.
    Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • That represents an 83 percent reduction in airbag crashes relative to typical human drivers.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tray Feeders Tray feeders are flat platforms with bird seed in them that typical hang from a hook or sit on your deck.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Identifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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