as in distinguishing
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the marching band's striking black-and-silver uniforms serve as its identifying mark for thousands of parade spectators
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as in pinpointing
to find out or establish the identity of
sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator
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as in associating
to think of (something) in combination
for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers
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Recent Examples of identifying
Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Neuberger disclosed this information just after the FBI and CISA issued guidance on identifying the hackers.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.
—Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to identifying the main elements of a settlement, the United States needs a plan for getting there.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Those images were released as police requested the public's assistance in identifying the man, who fled the train.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Still, researchers are working on identifying biomarkers in gut bacteria that someday could help tailor decisions on how to use existing therapies — or develop new treatments.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Neuberger disclosed this information just after the FBI and CISA issued guidance on identifying the hackers.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The top priority for now is identifying the victims, supporting their families and treating the two survivors, Choi told a disaster management meeting in Seoul.
—Ju-Min Park and Hongji Kim, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to identifying the main elements of a settlement, the United States needs a plan for getting there.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifying
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These minerals vary depending on the spring, giving sparkling water its distinctive taste profiles—from softly bubbly and subtly salty to bracingly effervescent with a sharp minerality.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This distinctive hue, paler in the center and deeper around the edges, evokes the shimmering beauty of alpine glaciers and lakes and the change in their reflections as the light changes and time passes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.—
Taylor Brown,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Chemical analyses in 2007 by teams including C. Kevin Boyce provided further support by revealing carbon isotope ratios characteristic of heterotrophic fungi.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jay North, who starred as the young mischief maker with the characteristic blond cowlick on the 1959-63 CBS comedy Dennis the Menace, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The title drop, when a line of dialogue references the film’s title, is a delicate art with a distinct cult following.—
Donald Liebenson,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2024
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In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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By the early 1960s, a typical Broadway season would field on average 60 or so shows.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gaining insights into tariff talks would fall squarely within Beijing's typical spying domains, Gundert said.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Identifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifying. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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