as in document
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
In Ohio, the Real ID cards cost the same as standard driver's licenses and ID cards − $24.50 for a four-year license, or $48 for an eight-year card.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Rogers said she was prompted to share the post after her mother, while cleaning out her wallet, found several old ID cards—including the now-viral Apple badge.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The symbol stamped on your REAL ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 May 2025
Senate Bill 1063 says middle and high school ID cards must show the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Rogers said she was prompted to share the post after her mother, while cleaning out her wallet, found several old ID cards—including the now-viral Apple badge.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The symbol stamped on your REAL ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
—Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 May 2025
Senate Bill 1063 says middle and high school ID cards must show the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
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Key Facts The Justice Department issued a subpoena to James’ office for documents related to the civil fraud case, multiple outlets reported Friday, which The New York Times reports is part of an investigation into whether the case violated Trump’s civil rights.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Kennealy and Maddox also offered a now-familiar take on Massachusetts’ housing and rental market in the transition document — rental vacancy rates were low, housing production was stalling out, and the cost of living in the state was steadily growing.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Netflix series tied to KC The 2019 Netflix series chronicles the stories of eight families living without proper documentation and under the threat of deportation during the first Trump administration.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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These systems transform compliance documentation from bureaucratic overhead into valuable operational intelligence.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The state penal code already requires uniformed officers to wear badges or nameplates correctly displaying their identification numbers or names.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cover with another sheet of paper to help retain moisture and prevent shriveling of the fruit.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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The findings will be published in a pair of upcoming papers in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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