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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The robot features distinctive family-style star ring lights and customizable movements through simulation learning and continuous evolution.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 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
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Those characteristic Starfleet nacelles are kept well away from the ship to protect the crew from an unwanted warping.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cell’s attempt to repair this damage can result in a characteristic pattern of mutations – such as the signature being sought here – which serves as a molecular record indicating past haloalkane exposure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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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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By sharing rights, the Bond franchise has arrived at a very different type of storytelling, one that fragments the story and multiplies the James Bonds to be experienced across distinct media.—
Colin Burnett,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Therefore, a total lunar eclipse has five distinct phases.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Identifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifying. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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