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
Nationwide, newborn screening already identifies rare diseases in approximately 14,000 infants each year.
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Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The taxonomy identifies 10 key cognitive faculties—including perception, reasoning, memory, learning, attention, and social cognition—that the researchers argue are essential for general intelligence.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Cases typically begin when USCIS identifies potential fraud or eligibility concerns and refers them to the Justice Department for possible action.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy to bar males from women’s competitions on Friday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pitch is the culminating event of United Way’s Social Innovation Accelerator, which identifies and strengthens startup organizations advancing education, income and health.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Utah also has more members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) than, well, anywhere else in the United States; approximately 42% of the state’s population identifies as Mormon.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Official Music Recognition, on the other hand, is a Shazam-like feature that identifies songs for you.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The study identifies electrochemical reactions driven by high current as a critical factor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Nicole Kruegel, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The taxonomy identifies 10 key cognitive faculties—including perception, reasoning, memory, learning, attention, and social cognition—that the researchers argue are essential for general intelligence.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Cases typically begin when USCIS identifies potential fraud or eligibility concerns and refers them to the Justice Department for possible action.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) policy to bar males from women’s competitions on Friday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The Pitch is the culminating event of United Way’s Social Innovation Accelerator, which identifies and strengthens startup organizations advancing education, income and health.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Utah also has more members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) than, well, anywhere else in the United States; approximately 42% of the state’s population identifies as Mormon.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026
Official Music Recognition, on the other hand, is a Shazam-like feature that identifies songs for you.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The study identifies electrochemical reactions driven by high current as a critical factor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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Nothing much right now distinguishes us from the third world.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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But what distinguishes Hers hair growth from other treatments?—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Smith correctly pinpoints the inception of consumer-grade technology and the rise of punk rock in New York as reasons for public access’ cult-like success.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Martin pinpoints a crucial scene just over halfway through the season.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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Jeffery’s lab studies the ageing retina, in which functional decline correlates with mitochondrial deterioration.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Which correlates to a decline in the number of students concentrating and majoring in Black Studies.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy walks into his mentor's home and finds Ducky dead, peacefully in his sleep.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That network connects large telescope dishes in California, Australia and Spain that cooperate to keep in touch with spacecraft beyond Earth’s orbit.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flooding has also shut the Salang Pass, a high mountain pass in the Hindu Kush mountain range that connects Kabul to the country’s north, including the major cities of Kunduz and Mazar-e-Sharif.—
Abdul Qahar Afghan,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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