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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
After indicating your preferred roast level, brew type, and coffee quantity (ranging from half a bag to four bags), Atlas sends a monthly delivery of beans with an ID card that details sourcing information and tasting notes.
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025
During the shutdown, the calls coming into 211 San Diego nearly tripled, online applications for Food Bank ID cards surged tenfold and senior food program enrollments more than doubled in a single week.
—Casey Castillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Instead of printing on film paper, the machine produces high-quality, hard-plastic Rebel and Resistance ID cards.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
The symbol stamped on your Real ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025
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Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025
During the shutdown, the calls coming into 211 San Diego nearly tripled, online applications for Food Bank ID cards surged tenfold and senior food program enrollments more than doubled in a single week.
—Casey Castillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Instead of printing on film paper, the machine produces high-quality, hard-plastic Rebel and Resistance ID cards.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
The symbol stamped on your Real ID card will vary, depending on the issuing state.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID card
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair from Amazon is lightweight enough for all-day wear, features an elastic drawcord for a personalized fit, and even includes two zip pockets to securely store important travel documents.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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That kind of documentation—tracking symptoms, flares, fatigue and how lupus affects daily life—can help patients move the conversation beyond lab results and toward whether their current care is truly adequate.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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Most Veterans Day deals require a form of veteran, military or military-dependent identification – such as a Veteran ID Card or DD214 card showing your time of service.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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So does a scene in which a nonverbal, neurodivergent member of the community named Ghazal (Bartley Booz) eats a piece of paper that’s probably Peter’s suicide note.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“ID card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%20card. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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