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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The attack exposed student names, email addresses, ID numbers, and communications from some institutions.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
At the same time, Touch ID or Face ID are required for access to apps such as banking and passwords.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The agency said one of the accounts opened up in his name used his Italian government ID.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
What’s concerning about this is not that Nguyen is running on voter ID laws and public safety.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The required documents for both types of applications are a valid photo ID or California driver’s license and proof of residency.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
And more recently, Cornyn was among many Republicans reluctant to nuke the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to pass the Save America Act to impose nationwide voter ID laws.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 May 2026
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
This comes on the heels of reports of thousands of iPhone thefts in London, with their owners being blackmailed or threatened into giving the thieves their Apple ID credentials, so the thieves can unlock, wipe, and resell the phones.
—Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
The attack exposed student names, email addresses, ID numbers, and communications from some institutions.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
At the same time, Touch ID or Face ID are required for access to apps such as banking and passwords.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The agency said one of the accounts opened up in his name used his Italian government ID.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
What’s concerning about this is not that Nguyen is running on voter ID laws and public safety.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
The required documents for both types of applications are a valid photo ID or California driver’s license and proof of residency.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
And more recently, Cornyn was among many Republicans reluctant to nuke the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster threshold to pass the Save America Act to impose nationwide voter ID laws.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
Verb
-
Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
-
The suspect was identified as Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, a 29-year-old homeless man not affiliated with the university, according to the UCLA Police Department.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
-
Accepted forms of identification include a driver’s license, utility bill, mortgage document or lease agreement, a vehicle registration, bank statement or recent credit card bill.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
-
The festival is a 21-and-older event and valid identification is required for entry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
-
Rush was honorably discharged a decade earlier, in February 2015, as a lieutenant (O-3), according to court documents.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
-
Joe Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president’s interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
