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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
The application required users to scan or take photos of their ID cards and take pictures of themselves by connecting dots using head or eye movements, which failed to provide equal access, the DOJ wrote.
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
Illinois residents who have a disability don’t need a sport fishing license but must have a State of Illinois disabled ID card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or a veterans disability card.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some universities issue separate ID cards that fit the requirements.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
Illinois residents who have a disability don’t need a sport fishing license but must have a State of Illinois disabled ID card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or a veterans disability card.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some universities issue separate ID cards that fit the requirements.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Officials said applications are still reviewed under Chapter 17 of the city code, require documentation from licensed professionals such as certified arborists, and may include site visits and post-work inspections to ensure compliance.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No surviving documentation fully itemized the materials that Schomburg sold to the New York Public Library.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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That same year, hackers stole student identification numbers and email addresses from Long Beach Unified and posted the data online.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their attempt at swapping bibs, which bear the identification numbers worn by racers, resulted in two women runners initially finishing outside the top 10 in the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on April 12.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The convertible, which had its roof down for the majority of the pursuit, appeared to have paper license plates.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Feel free to rearrange your desk, organize papers at home, or otherwise shift your habits to function that much better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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