as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
studies that show that eyewitnesses are surprisingly unreliable when called upon to ID the perpetrators of crimes
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as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
The bouncer is required to check IDs at the door.
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Recent Examples of ID
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Between the lines: There are other tools on the market that ID drugs that can be repurposed.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats notched additional victories beyond the marquee races, sweeping state Supreme Court contests in Pennsylvania and passing key ballot initiatives in Colorado and Maine—where voters backed new gun safety measures and rejected efforts to impose stricter voter ID laws.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID, and 10% off year-round.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In Maine, widely considered a blue state, a measure mandating voters provide photo ID before voting failed.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
More big stories California DMV opens early for those needing a Real ID before the May 7 deadline.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Delays in processing can cost you, so visit your state’s unemployment website with your ID and pay stubs ready.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Keeping your cards, cash, and ID safe and sound while traveling just got way easier.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Between the lines: There are other tools on the market that ID drugs that can be repurposed.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats notched additional victories beyond the marquee races, sweeping state Supreme Court contests in Pennsylvania and passing key ballot initiatives in Colorado and Maine—where voters backed new gun safety measures and rejected efforts to impose stricter voter ID laws.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID, and 10% off year-round.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In Maine, widely considered a blue state, a measure mandating voters provide photo ID before voting failed.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
More big stories California DMV opens early for those needing a Real ID before the May 7 deadline.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Delays in processing can cost you, so visit your state’s unemployment website with your ID and pay stubs ready.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
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When the bodies of the drowned are retrieved, they’re sent to Alexandroupoli to be identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The latest transfer of remains comes after Hamas handed over the bodies of two deceased hostages on Thursday evening, identified as Amiram Cooper, 84, and Sahar Baruch, 25.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Afterward, they will be taken to the National Center of Forensic Medicine of the Ministry of Health for identification.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Charging documents alleged Lillig fraudulently activated 436 Visa gift cards worth about $155,000 over the five years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The palazzo’s library contains vast archives with ledgers, documents and correspondence to and from merchants, agents and buyers across the world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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