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
By integrating deep learning across species with ancestral reconstruction, the model identifies the regulatory mechanisms and selection pressures that shape biological outcomes over time.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
There is a color scale that identifies the areas where plaque starts to develop.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
According to a complaint reviewed by PEOPLE, the child at the center of the case is a 10-year-old biological male who identifies as female.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
His LinkedIn profile identifies him as a video producer and the founder of a PAC created to elect progressive candidates.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The longer a series goes, the more each team identifies another’s warts and then picks at them.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Goldman report maps out what world models actually look like in practice—and identifies two distinct but related tracks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Africa the Singita Lowveld Trust and AndBeyond’s Wild Impact teamed up to launch the Hustle Economy, a program that identifies and mentors community members with micro-enterprises such as spaza shops, hair-care services, jewelry retail, and informal eateries.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit, identifies at-risk landscapes to prevent them from falling into the hands of developers and facilitates their transfer from private ownership to public land agencies.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
There is a color scale that identifies the areas where plaque starts to develop.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
According to a complaint reviewed by PEOPLE, the child at the center of the case is a 10-year-old biological male who identifies as female.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
His LinkedIn profile identifies him as a video producer and the founder of a PAC created to elect progressive candidates.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The longer a series goes, the more each team identifies another’s warts and then picks at them.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The Goldman report maps out what world models actually look like in practice—and identifies two distinct but related tracks.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
In South Africa the Singita Lowveld Trust and AndBeyond’s Wild Impact teamed up to launch the Hustle Economy, a program that identifies and mentors community members with micro-enterprises such as spaza shops, hair-care services, jewelry retail, and informal eateries.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
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What distinguishes the material is its pronounced fluorescence.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The release also distinguishes between an electric bikes, which have three classes, and an electric motorcycle, saying that the determination comes down to motor strength and speed.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
23 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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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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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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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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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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This correlates with Korean beauty’s emphasis on healthy skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Johnson finds a disturbing manuscript raising questions about the author’s mental state.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Where Wiseman locates emotion is in the use of the camera, the shifts in filmmaking style, especially as the movie, for a brief moment, flips to color.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chaffee County Anyone who locates any items believed to belong to Sites, or has any information about his whereabouts, is asked to please leave the items untouched and call Chaffee County Dispatch at 719-539-2596.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 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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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Identifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifies. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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