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
But Xu identified an argument for possible benefits to China in a Trump win, particularly because of how his unpredictability is often ill-received among traditional U.S. allies and partners.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The report identifies key growth strategies and analyses of global macroeconomic trends, providing attendees with the critical focus areas for the year ahead in fashion.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Another video showed a man, identified in local media as Azad Karimov – head of the opposition United National Movement (UNM) party’s regional organization – being assaulted by several men outside the polling station in Marneuli’s 69th precinct.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The transfers, which initially sparked market concern, have been identified as internal wallet rotations rather than preparation for sales, according to Arkham Intelligence reports.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The report identifies key growth strategies and analyses of global macroeconomic trends, providing attendees with the critical focus areas for the year ahead in fashion.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Another video showed a man, identified in local media as Azad Karimov – head of the opposition United National Movement (UNM) party’s regional organization – being assaulted by several men outside the polling station in Marneuli’s 69th precinct.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The transfers, which initially sparked market concern, have been identified as internal wallet rotations rather than preparation for sales, according to Arkham Intelligence reports.
—Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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After hopping over to the CW for its next five seasons, Supergirl had to distinguish itself more sharply against its Arrowverse peers, giving its superheroics an earnest social justice streak that was occasionally saccharine but usually infused with just enough charm to carry the day.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Takagi is currently investigating whether cats can distinguish between a foreign language and the language their humans speak.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with its business, including the potential for complete loss of capital invested or borrowed.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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And Starkey aimed for authenticity in pinpointing a particular midcentury moment in which the ideal male form was less creatine, more calisthenics.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to displaying her oeuvre, the museum has rounded up her various cultural and stylistic influences from Black Power Movement ephemera to pre-Hispanic sculptural references, pinpointing how Catlett’s intersectional politics were syncretic with her formal techniques.Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Today Past voting trends show snow, rain and even cold temperatures correlate with low voter turnout.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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In contrast, site links (often tied to brand queries) and local packs strongly correlate negatively with AIOs, as these are usually navigational or transactional searches.Prashant Puri, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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But with the Trumps, Musk also may have found a sense of family that has eluded him in certain ways.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The outcome will encourage you to incorporate more activities into your routine that ease stress and connect you to positive individuals who inspire you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Leveling the digital playing field isn’t just about connecting to the internet.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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That changed in February, when the state located the necessary drugs and planned to execute Thomas Creech, who was convicted of five murders in three states.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Mountain Fire, located northwest of Los Angeles, exploded to 10,457 acres (16 square miles) in little more than five hours.Doug Duran, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The pair was introduced by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, who affectionately referred to Rowland as one of her bonus daughters, though the two are not biologically related.Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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The Department of Agriculture said in early August more than a dozen pre-packaged and bulk summer vegetables were being recalled due to possible listeria contamination, though no illnesses have been reported in association with that recall—the two do not appear to be related.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Identify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identify. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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