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something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
As we waited in the security line, the officer told us to have our ID cards ready.
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Recent Examples of ID cards
In 1989, for the first time, colored ID cards were issued to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that indicated whether the bearer was a former political prisoner or considered politically active.
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august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2024, Alaska was announced as the first state to adopt translucent polycarbonate driver's licenses, while other states including New York, Maryland and Colorado have also utilized the technology in their ID cards.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Walk-in customers are able to apply for or renew driver’s licenses, state ID cards or Real IDs, renew vehicle registration, apply for disability placards and change from a temporary visitor driver’s license to a standard driver’s license.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Geovana Herrera, a DMV spokesperson, says the public can certainly request a refund for such things as vehicle registration, a driver’s license, ID cards and other fees or penalties.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
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august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2024, Alaska was announced as the first state to adopt translucent polycarbonate driver's licenses, while other states including New York, Maryland and Colorado have also utilized the technology in their ID cards.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Walk-in customers are able to apply for or renew driver’s licenses, state ID cards or Real IDs, renew vehicle registration, apply for disability placards and change from a temporary visitor driver’s license to a standard driver’s license.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Geovana Herrera, a DMV spokesperson, says the public can certainly request a refund for such things as vehicle registration, a driver’s license, ID cards and other fees or penalties.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID cards
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Aug 31 on the 2000 block of Millvale Court, according to court documents.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a Chinese readout of a meeting with Xi on Sunday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev affirmed support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan, and signed documents for cooperation on AI.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Daniels, for his part, visited papers like The Dallas Morning News and spoke with journalists, while Koman leaned on his lifelong fascination with journalism’s luminaries like Gay Talese and Ben Bradlee.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Othram has assisted in 68 identifications in California, the company said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Officials ask that sightings be submitted online, ideally with photographs to help confirm identifications.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Eyewitnesses told the Seattle Times that agents demanded identification cards from members of two private contractor fire crews.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead, encampment sweeps and camping bans typically displace people from one area to another, while discarding or destroying their personal belongings in the process, such as identification cards, medications and sleeping gear.—
Stephen Przybylinski,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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“ID cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20cards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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