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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
Most European countries require voters to present some form of identification at the polls, often a national ID card.
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Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
The bill would also explicitly prohibit the Kansas Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on driver’s licenses, state ID cards and birth certificates.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Despite a huge parliamentary majority that should allow the government easily to implement its plans, Starmer has been forced to make multiple U-turns on contentious policies including welfare cuts and mandatory digital ID cards.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite a huge parliamentary majority that should allow the government to implement its plans with ease, Starmer has been forced to make multiple U-turns on contentious policies including welfare cuts and mandatory digital ID cards.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
The bill would also explicitly prohibit the Kansas Department of Revenue from accommodating gender marker change requests on driver’s licenses, state ID cards and birth certificates.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Despite a huge parliamentary majority that should allow the government easily to implement its plans, Starmer has been forced to make multiple U-turns on contentious policies including welfare cuts and mandatory digital ID cards.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite a huge parliamentary majority that should allow the government to implement its plans with ease, Starmer has been forced to make multiple U-turns on contentious policies including welfare cuts and mandatory digital ID cards.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
Noun
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The document was reviewed and dismissed without being shown to the governor.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, a judge issued a default eviction ruling in favor of Rourke’s landlord, Eric Goldie, for possession of the home and termination of the rental agreement, according to documents in Los Angeles Superior Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Oyer is seeking documentation surrounding her firing in a Freedom of Information Act suit.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oakwood's resolution also requests documentation from DHS and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as urging Hall County officials and those of nearby cities to adopt similar resolutions.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests can bring fossils for identification.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The identification of that fake photo now furnishes an alibi for those who want to deny the real bombing.—
Mahsa Alimardani,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Participants will be limited to two large cardboard banker boxes or paper boxes not to exceed 10 pounds each.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the year 2000, a team of Yale researchers published a surprising paper.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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