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something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
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Recent Examples of identification
Participation in the buyback is anonymous, and police will not ask for identification or personal information.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers recreated various fire and non-fire situations, such as lighters, welding sparks, and electric heaters, to train the AI for accurate fire identification.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
No additional details were released pending identification and notification of next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The positive identification was later made through a DNA comparison, state police said.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Researchers recreated various fire and non-fire situations, such as lighters, welding sparks, and electric heaters, to train the AI for accurate fire identification.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
No additional details were released pending identification and notification of next of kin.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The positive identification was later made through a DNA comparison, state police said.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Three City Hall employees reported that their wallets, which contained cash, credit cards, health savings account cards, and personal ID were stolen from their offices, per Boston Police reports.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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The company has consistently responded to the lawsuits and allegations by stating that protecting children is a priority and announcing investments in safety measures, including artificial intelligence age verification.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hardware proven beyond Earth That validation already extends into space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pearl explores the relationship between cultural prizes and ideas of nationhood, as well as imposter syndrome and external validation, like MFAs, literary awards, and being seen writing in coffeeshops by and with other writers.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Curiously, the authentication of human thought and action ends up running through the body, not the mind.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Brown, after stringent authentication processes are followed, jewelry is typically polished before being listed, while handbags are professionally cleaned.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The executive order, issued in March, included new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Euronews states applicants also need to show proof of health insurance that covers them in Bulgaria and is valid throughout the Schengen Zone.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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