1
as in to distinguish
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 to associate
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identify
The driver was identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as Thomas Jule Flores, 56, of Fairfield.
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Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
No cause has been identified yet for the largest fires.
—Manuel Valdes, Julie Watson, John Seewer and Heather Hollingsworth The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Officials warned that the death toll could increase. 16:18
Ringo Chiu/Reuters
Family members have begun to identify the Los Angeles residents who were killed in the wildfires sweeping through the area since Jan. 7.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey, according to the New York Police Department.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
No cause has been identified yet for the largest fires.
—Manuel Valdes, Julie Watson, John Seewer and Heather Hollingsworth The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Officials warned that the death toll could increase. 16:18
Ringo Chiu/Reuters
Family members have begun to identify the Los Angeles residents who were killed in the wildfires sweeping through the area since Jan. 7.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey, according to the New York Police Department.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identify
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Learn some of the identifying features of each bird and distinguish similar-looking species from each other.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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At this point, there is no indication of any further extensions of the protections against negative credit reporting associated with delinquent or defaulted federal student loans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Coins are collectibles that have actual value associated with them, but their value on the market can far exceed their monetary value.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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Why Some People Develop Long COVID Research has not yet been able to pinpoint why some people develop long COVID and others don’t.—
Korin Miller,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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In its yearly report, the organization is legally required to pinpoint the top 10 most serious problems taxpayers encounter when interacting with the IRS, with accompanying recommendations for how the government and IRS can solve them.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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This focus correlates economics (wealthier zip codes -> better higher schools -> better CS classes, clubs, etc.) and also, to a lesser but still large degree, to race.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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In other words, more news correlates with higher anxiety.—
Rebecca Knight,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Jan. 2025
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That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Packers offense got into a groove in the third quarter as running back Josh Jacobs found running room (121 total yards and a rushing touchdown) but injuries and penalties halted the momentum Green Bay was able to build.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The museum also will have a new visual identity with a modern fractal tree logo as a symbol of growth, exploration and being connected with a science education foundation.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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The joy con covers appear to be able to connect to the controllers magnetically when removed from the Switch 2′s main tablet when propping the console up on its stand or docking it to play via a home TV.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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The investigation stemmed from the June 8, 2017, shooting at a parking lot in the Fair Oaks Plaza, located in the 900 block of E. Duane Avenue.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a potential burglary call at Vice President Harris' home in Brentwood, California, located within the Palisades Fire evacuation zone early Sunday, according to local reports.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Sources with knowledge of the investigation told The Times officials were aware of the earlier fire and its general proximity to the starting point of the Palisades fire, and looking into whether they are related.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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