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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2
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
While the city identifies it as a major commercial corridor, the last large-scale development — a series of hotels — came 10 years ago, City Manager Paul Kramer told the City Council on Monday.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The accompanying wall label identifies the dress as a 2025 edition of the original 2023 design, although only Hadari is credited as its creator.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
The specific constraints Goldman identifies are unglamorous by Silicon Valley standards — but increasingly hard to dismiss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
According to the district, about 17% of the student population at Niles Township identifies as Latino.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Employees throughout the organization submit ideas for buzzy entertainment properties that might draw newcomers to Fenway before Pollio’s team identifies their favorites.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
This quantitative study identifies the companies with the greatest positive impact on the world, combining the quality of their impact with the scale of their economic reach.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Perkins still identifies as the optimist from 2022, albeit one tempered by realism.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
It was created by The Haslet Democracy Project, which identifies itself as a citizen journalism initiative aiming to keep the city government transparent and honest.
—Rachel Royster
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
The accompanying wall label identifies the dress as a 2025 edition of the original 2023 design, although only Hadari is credited as its creator.
—Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
The specific constraints Goldman identifies are unglamorous by Silicon Valley standards — but increasingly hard to dismiss.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
According to the district, about 17% of the student population at Niles Township identifies as Latino.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Employees throughout the organization submit ideas for buzzy entertainment properties that might draw newcomers to Fenway before Pollio’s team identifies their favorites.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
This quantitative study identifies the companies with the greatest positive impact on the world, combining the quality of their impact with the scale of their economic reach.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Perkins still identifies as the optimist from 2022, albeit one tempered by realism.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
It was created by The Haslet Democracy Project, which identifies itself as a citizen journalism initiative aiming to keep the city government transparent and honest.
—Rachel Royster
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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That framework, Yeon says, distinguishes Korean commercial cinema from other markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In practical terms, that means Forest now associates humans with food and safety, the opposite of what a wild deer needs to survive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 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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This tool pinpoints the ancient latitude of any modern location, tracing its journey back to the peak of the supercontinent Pangaea.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The city’s ShotSpotter system is a network of sound-detection sensors that pinpoints the location of gunshots and sends alerts to police.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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For a recent study in the journal Intelligence, Stanisław Czerwiński of the University of Gdańsk in Poland and his colleagues investigated how intelligence correlates with mental health.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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The price of ethanol roughly correlates to the price of oil.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Analysts then ranked the best products to buy in each category—from home goods to kitchen finds.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The island's sole town is a lively port with shops, bars, and restaurants, while a short bridge connects it to Caprera, home to Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi's former residence and pristine beaches.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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In addition to the formal dining room, a second, slightly more relaxed dining area connects to the chef’s kitchen, while a separate dirty kitchen is tucked out of sight.—
David Caraccio
May 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Brett Schneider, a marketing veteran who teaches courses on fandom at UCLA, locates the Prada sequel’s appeal in something deeper than nostalgia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Just as gas stations cluster near interstate exits, Linde locates its plants close to NASA and SpaceX’s operations to cut down on delivery times and ensure a reliable supply.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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