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
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Some customers identified as part of the settlement class have been notified and received a class ID number to file a claim.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Although either of the two models are more than adequate, the extra $100 for the higher end model gives you twice the storage and the Touch ID, which not only unlocks the computer but many apps as well.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Customers who have a Class ID number, can also submit their settlement forms by mail to the same address noted above.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Under the law, anyone applying for a new driver's license, renewing an existing one, or obtaining a state ID will have their citizenship status printed directly on the card.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Those interested and enrolled in the current semester should have their student ID ready and request a binational enrollment verification letter from the school.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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
In the docuseries Hollywood Demons on ID, Nancy's attorney, Lisa Kleinberg, tells her side of the story.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Some customers identified as part of the settlement class have been notified and received a class ID number to file a claim.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Although either of the two models are more than adequate, the extra $100 for the higher end model gives you twice the storage and the Touch ID, which not only unlocks the computer but many apps as well.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Customers who have a Class ID number, can also submit their settlement forms by mail to the same address noted above.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Under the law, anyone applying for a new driver's license, renewing an existing one, or obtaining a state ID will have their citizenship status printed directly on the card.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Those interested and enrolled in the current semester should have their student ID ready and request a binational enrollment verification letter from the school.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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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Victim identified Police said 32-year-old Kiara Lewis was taken to a hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue in critical condition, where she was pronounced dead.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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His father lowered his head and stared down at his hands while the defense played a Fox News clip in which a commentator identified as a former FBI agent opined that Robinson was a sociopath.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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That same year, hackers stole student identification numbers and email addresses from Long Beach Unified and posted the data online.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their attempt at swapping bibs, which bear the identification numbers worn by racers, resulted in two women runners initially finishing outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on April 12.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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