- present participle of identify.
identifying
Example Sentences
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Identifying a new species is not always straightforward.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
Identifying these risks is a net gain to the world, not a disaster, not a reason to pull the emergency brake on AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Identifying and helping cultivate fresh storylines driven by relatable characters are integral to that success.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Identifying risk earlier will hopefully mean more patients will undergo aggressive treatment sooner and incorporate any needed lifestyle changes and medications.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Identifying markers were placed on the tents, making it seem as if it were a rebel training ground instead of a Corporation outpost.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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