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
Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the plaintiffs, Paul was underage and used his brother’s ID to buy alcohol at a gas station that day.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
In the application, voters must include their driver’s license number or a copy of their photo ID.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
The next model with that design direction is the ID.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most have generic layouts, long URLs and simple forms asking for a claim ID from your email or postcard.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Sheriff’s officials said the security camera video showed a partial view of the U-Haul truck, but its license plate or full ID number was not visible.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 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
Interested parties can call (844) 481-2779 and use ID, 10203266.
—Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
According to the plaintiffs, Paul was underage and used his brother’s ID to buy alcohol at a gas station that day.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
In the application, voters must include their driver’s license number or a copy of their photo ID.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
The next model with that design direction is the ID.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Most have generic layouts, long URLs and simple forms asking for a claim ID from your email or postcard.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Sheriff’s officials said the security camera video showed a partial view of the U-Haul truck, but its license plate or full ID number was not visible.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
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The body that mysteriously turned up in the landing gear of a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport has been identified as a 25-year-old originally from Guatemala, according to investigators.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The essence of impartial justice is treating like conduct alike—not identifying the target and then finding the crime.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The post urges individuals to mask up, coordinate with others, and take steps to avoid identification – including cleaning laser pointers with alcohol, wearing gloves, and removing potential DNA traces before disposal.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Unlike traditional identification methods, this approach does not require a person to carry a smartphone, tablet, or any other connected device.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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As one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers, many of Giuffre’s most harrowing allegations have already come out in lawsuits and court documents.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Amsterdam Court of Appeal document referred to a meeting in June between the Dutch foreign ministry and the US Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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