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
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
With Museums for Us, all visitors who present a Bank of America Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank labeled debit or credit card and a valid ID will receive one free general admission to the museum on the first full weekend of the month.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
The city was praised for requiring independent, third-party ID verification for cannabis delivery (as were Los Angeles, San Jose and a few others).
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there is broad public support for policies like voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Low-income and minority voters are more likely to lack the types of documents that would be required by a national voter ID law, leading to less voting participation by those groups.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter the lottery, but entrants must be 18 years or older and have a valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter, according to the lottery’s rules.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
With Museums for Us, all visitors who present a Bank of America Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank labeled debit or credit card and a valid ID will receive one free general admission to the museum on the first full weekend of the month.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
The city was praised for requiring independent, third-party ID verification for cannabis delivery (as were Los Angeles, San Jose and a few others).
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there is broad public support for policies like voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Tickets $25; $22 ages 62 and older and college students with ID; $18 ages 11-17; $15 ages 3-10; free for ages 2 and younger.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Low-income and minority voters are more likely to lack the types of documents that would be required by a national voter ID law, leading to less voting participation by those groups.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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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Authorities identified one victim who was killed when an elderly driver crashed her silver Mercedes sedan into a 99 Ranch Market in Westwood Thursday — an incident that resulted in the death of three people and left several others injured.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Among the demands are a requirement for judicial warrants, better identification of DHS officers, new use of force standards and a stop to racial profiling.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Detective Division conducted an investigation that led to the identification of Santos, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses die, detectives retire, documents disappear and memories fade.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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County officials say they were not told why the federal government wanted the documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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