identifies

verb

Definition of identifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of identify
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 The report identifies YouTube (excluding China), Meta, TikTok operator ByteDance and Chinese platforms as key drivers in the UGC/social segment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025 This ensures clear communication, identifies potential blockers and aligns teams on deliverables. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 This next phase involves expanding the consortium to include insurance companies, a step Vard identifies as critical for evaluating the business viability of nuclear propulsion. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifies
  1. distinguishes
  2. connects
  3. locates
  4. recognizes
  5. compares
Verb
  • Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
    — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    — Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
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  • Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.
    — Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
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  • In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.
    — David Hambling, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.
    — Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of locates
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  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That is something Honda recognizes.
    — River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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  • Post your solve grid in the comments and see how your score compares with the editor’s rating, and one another’s.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • When Harry compares Dex going after a professional killer to taking on Michael Jordan one-on-one, Dex has no idea who that is.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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