Synonyms of ID

ID 1 of 2

verb

ˈī-ˈdē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identify
• find
• distinguish
• pinpoint
• locate
• finger
• recognize
• single (out)
• put one's finger on
• determine
• diagnose
• check
• pick out
• investigate
• disclose
• inspect
• notice
• spot
• reveal
• examine
• scrutinize
• place
• discover
• observe
• betray

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hide
• conceal
• camouflage
• disguise
• simulate
• counterfeit
• feign
• sham

ID

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noun

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.

Related Words

• identification
• document
• documentation
• evidence
• witness
• authentication
• proof
• paper
• certificate
• confirmation
• validation
• verification
• identification card
• identity card
• ID card
• exhibit
• voucher
• testimony
• manifestation
• attestation
• substantiation
• corroboration
• demonstration
• testimonial
• (the) goods
• testament
• illustration

Dissimilar Words

• rebuttal
• refutation
• disproof

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ID

Verb

That said, there are some compelling findings that ID a few particular items as potential players, according to experts. — Caroline Tien, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025

Keeping your cards, cash, and ID safe and sound while traveling just got way easier. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025

Noun

Some states that run their own exchanges have two-factor authentication or other types of ID verification and have not reported problems with unauthorized switching. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

The party also voted to oppose two competing ballot measures that seek to undercut the billionaire tax, along with a voter ID measure and a proposal to weaken the California Environmental Quality Act for housing and infrastructure projects. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing ID

• ID card