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as in found
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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as in associated
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identified
Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
After receiving community input, the district identified building maintenance, technology upgrades, improved athletic facilities, playground equipment and new elementary schools, among a number of other projects, as top priorities the bond could fund.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Police on Wednesday identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada as an 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls to her home and who was found dead after the attack that killed eight people in a remote part of British Columbia.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But nearby residents have expressed concerns about potential uses of the site, as no specific tenants have yet been identified.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Pacific Islander students were identified again as a student group that saw a decrease in meeting grade level norms in this subject, specifically at a loss of 7 percentage points.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
That person was later identified as Vizcaino.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The source of the leak was identified, repaired and levels have returned to normal, according to the university.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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The shooter was identified as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who had a long history mental health issues and interactions with the police, McDonald said at a news conference on Wednesday.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026
After receiving community input, the district identified building maintenance, technology upgrades, improved athletic facilities, playground equipment and new elementary schools, among a number of other projects, as top priorities the bond could fund.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Police on Wednesday identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada as an 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls to her home and who was found dead after the attack that killed eight people in a remote part of British Columbia.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But nearby residents have expressed concerns about potential uses of the site, as no specific tenants have yet been identified.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Pacific Islander students were identified again as a student group that saw a decrease in meeting grade level norms in this subject, specifically at a loss of 7 percentage points.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
That person was later identified as Vizcaino.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The source of the leak was identified, repaired and levels have returned to normal, according to the university.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified
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Meanwhile the National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party founded by students following the uprising, has struggled to meaningfully muscle its way into Bangladesh’s fractious and often violent political scene.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Who founded Black History Month?—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The battery is reported to retain more than 90 percent of its driving range even at –40 degrees Celsius, avoiding the sharp winter degradation commonly associated with both LFP and nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several studies found that the causation element was weak, including one funded by the Department of Health and Human Services that showed that achieving those life milestones, regardless of order, was what was associated with a lower level of impoverishment.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition, about 100 Palestinian security officers located in Egypt when the war broke out received security training there, according to a European diplomat who did not have permission to brief the media and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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Since 2020, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation has invested $41 million into the ThriveOn King building, grants to neighborhood nonprofits and small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the corridor, according to Jeremy Podolski, a spokesperson for the foundation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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That can include your contacts, photos, location, or linked social media accounts like Instagram or Spotify.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Three weeks before John’s birth, an investment firm linked to Silvia purchased the mansion in Arcadia, where Guojun and Silvia moved in with Susan, Jefferson, John, and, eventually, many of the other children.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Freedman is neither pinpointed by Jones’ forensics as a culprit nor named in her suit as a defendant.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Inside linebacker Christian Elliss, who is more reserved by nature but unafraid of a microphone, pinpointed exactly who is giving the Patriots bulletin-board material.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meantime, outflows both from both software and crypto (an asset class most correlated with unprofitable tech stocks) grew excessive until the savage software/bitcoin selloff hit an extreme Thursday, when money came sloshing in to catch the falling knives.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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The phenomenon is also not correlated with whether a state is red, blue or somewhere in between, indicating that partisan control of redistricting alone cannot explain the trend.—
Charlie Hunt,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the Boca Raton location distinguished itself by leaning heavily into social media.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Felipe and Letizia distinguished themselves during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin by cheering on the Spanish alpine skiing team in the official uniform despite the intense cold and copious snowfall.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators so far have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to the case.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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One of the most exciting playoff games in recent memory — a quarterback duel between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes — ended abruptly in a 42-36 Chiefs win when Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce on an eight-yard touchdown pass.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Identified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identified. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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