IDENTIFIED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

identified 1 of 2

adjective

as in detected

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identified

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verb

past tense of identify

as in found

to find out or establish the identity of sufficient forensic evidence to allow investigators to identify the perpetrator

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as in associated

to think of (something) in combination for some reason, he always identified the color red with flowers

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Recent Examples of identified

Adjective

Eight Sleep also collects and has a massive cache of user data that, when aggregated and de-identified, can be used to identify broader trends and support research, reports, and studies on sleep and health. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Keep sensitive mental health data de-identified, limit access by role and do audits. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Verb

The researchers identified potential benefits including lower computing costs, greater efficiency and closer integration between quantum chips and circuit design. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Deadline’s Dish article noted that no specific role had been identified and talks were mainly hypothetical, coming before official confirmation of Season 3, which followed as the final Edinburgh TV Festival started last week. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 Bodies identified after a mass burial could be exhumed and handed over to the families, officials say. — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Previously identified as Elaphe obsoleta, the species is now recognized as Pantherophis obsoletus. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Three cases have been identified in North Carolina, the Charlotte Observer previously reported. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 The Homeland Security spokesperson indicated there would be more to the investigations, saying officials had identified more than 24,000 potential noncitizens who had been referred to Homeland Security Investigations. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Bouaddi, who caught the eye at the World Cup with Morocco, had already been identified as a target before the tournament and talks for the 18-year-old went on throughout the summer. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The agreement also includes specific goals around false positive rates — that is, minors who are identified as over 18. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for identified

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The company was founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech students, and is still headquartered in the city.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Candle True Stories is part of Candle Media, the media holding company co-founded by former Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

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Niutech claims its process can accept low-value plastic waste without requiring the complex washing, sorting and drying processes commonly associated with recycling.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Gothenburg is particularly associated with seafood, thanks to its location on the North Sea-facing west coast, while its restaurant scene ranges from traditional fish restaurants to contemporary Nordic dining.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of associated

Verb

While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
He was located in Indiana, where he is being held pending extradiction, the release said.

— Elgin Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of located

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The losses linked to the demise of these groups are difficult to quantify, but participants and advocates say the impacts will reverberate across federal agencies for years.

— Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
The new couple—who have been linked since they were photographed together at Coachella—dined around the city, showing off their coordinating couple style.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of linked

Verb

Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
In fact, Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005, according to a CNBC analysis using ThinkOrSwim data.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of correlated

Verb

Completing each look is a selection of DKNY handbags, including the Rivington satchel and the Bryar satchel, distinguished by its belt and pocket detailing designs.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Back in 1528, Erasmus distinguished three ways of referring to precedent.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinguished

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Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026