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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 card
The back interior pocket is a zip pocket for safekeeping lipsticks or ID cards, and the two front pockets are slip pockets ideal for a cell phone or keys.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Students with a California license or ID card can upload it through the DMV’s wallet app.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
In the Gaza Strip, a regulation was passed on 15 May 1989, requiring magnetic ID cards for Palestinians wanting to enter Israel for work.
—Literary Hub
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
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Students with a California license or ID card can upload it through the DMV’s wallet app.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
In the Gaza Strip, a regulation was passed on 15 May 1989, requiring magnetic ID cards for Palestinians wanting to enter Israel for work.
—Literary Hub
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
Noun
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However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The following day, Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, according to court documents.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its motion libraries receive over-the-air updates, and comprehensive documentation and case studies back the platform to assist developers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whether this means carrying documentation around, taking additional time to meet with authorities to get their approval for research, or being able to provide forms of compensation to officials, researchers need to be prepared.—
Christopher P. Davey,
The Conversation,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These improved samples are expected to support more precise morphological identification and further scientific study.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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Study after study tells us that early identification and intervention for children with developmental delays is critical.—
Dr. Sunny Patel,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Under its new editor, the paper has leaned into unsigned editorials with a centrist bent, publishing nearly one editorial board piece every day.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then came the paper booties to cover our feet.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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