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
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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.
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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
Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
If a voter cannot present a photo ID, the voter votes on a provisional ballot and must return within two days to show an acceptable form of ID.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Facts Roblox’s chief safety officer Matt Kaufman said in a news release Wednesday the gaming platform will roll out its age estimation feature to all users by the end of this year, which measures a user’s age through facial age estimation technology, ID verification and parental consent.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fans must create a FIFA ID as part of the application process.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Admission to the Jamboree is $15 for adults; $10 for students with ID and those 55 and older; $5 for children 7 to 13 years old; and free for children younger than 6 and Stagg students.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, they may be allowed to vote without ID after signing an affidavit, or poll workers may be allowed to vouch for voters without an ID.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
More big stories California DMV opens early for those needing a Real ID before the May 7 deadline.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
If a voter cannot present a photo ID, the voter votes on a provisional ballot and must return within two days to show an acceptable form of ID.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Key Facts Roblox’s chief safety officer Matt Kaufman said in a news release Wednesday the gaming platform will roll out its age estimation feature to all users by the end of this year, which measures a user’s age through facial age estimation technology, ID verification and parental consent.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Fans must create a FIFA ID as part of the application process.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Admission to the Jamboree is $15 for adults; $10 for students with ID and those 55 and older; $5 for children 7 to 13 years old; and free for children younger than 6 and Stagg students.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, they may be allowed to vote without ID after signing an affidavit, or poll workers may be allowed to vouch for voters without an ID.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
More big stories California DMV opens early for those needing a Real ID before the May 7 deadline.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
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That refers to the time in mid-July 2024 when state officials including Johnson and Laidlaw identified the site at 6310 Arkansas 215 south, about 8 miles north of Charleston, as a potential location for the new prison and July 31, 2024, when the state signed a contingency on the property.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the scene, a member of the Toronto Police who identified himself as Officer Kim repeatedly prevented EW from approaching the woman for comment.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mogg said the rental company most often used by gang members had folded, and records from 1996 could only be checked with the vehicle identification number of the car or the renter’s name and phone number.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Proof of residence or identification is not required for citizens to register to vote in state elections or cast ballots in state elections, which was how Maya’s vote counted in the recall election of Newsom, which was voted down by nearly 62% of voters.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The drugs included protonitazene and metonitazene, two synthetic opioids with respective potencies of 100 and 200 times more powerful than morphine, court documents say.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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