- present tense form of identify (3rd person singular).
identifies
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To search for jet quenching, the researchers developed an analysis that identifies concentrated streams of high-energy particles and measures how many emerge above a selected energy threshold.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
“What identifies an individual as a king is how other people behave towards him,” says a quote attributed to the actor.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
Davidson, said Nvidia identifies parts of the AI ecosystem that are not investing enough and puts money into them to fill the gaps.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Brandon Whalen-Castellanos, a 32-year-old urban planner, moved to L.A. from Orange County seven years ago and says he identifies with Raman’s story as someone who moved to L.A. to “aspire toward their dreams.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
A senior at a small private high school, the teenager identifies as agender—neither male nor female.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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