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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
Airlines and airports have put out PSAs reminding travelers to get their new identification.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Advancements in detection methods have recently enabled the identification of micro and nanoplastics in human tissues, according to Yu.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
What identification qualifies as compliant with Real ID?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Its platform still provides customers with the ability to automate target identification and content creation.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Advancements in detection methods have recently enabled the identification of micro and nanoplastics in human tissues, according to Yu.
—Denise Maher, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2025
What identification qualifies as compliant with Real ID?
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Its platform still provides customers with the ability to automate target identification and content creation.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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The music mogul's legal team has responded to the prosecutors' requests about which evidence should be included – or excluded – in court documents filed in the Southern District of New York April 22.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have declared intent to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, according to a court document filed on Thursday evening.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Initially built for benefits verification or crisis response, these data systems now feed into broader surveillance networks.—
Nicole M. Bennett,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their model banks on verification and credibility, tapping into the booming voluntary carbon market.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instant social gratification and self-worth validation are among the most common motivations for using dating apps.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Black Mirror’s most effective episodes use their high-concept premises to explore people’s hunger for connection and validation, and how our increasingly tech-forward, capitalistic world can stretch those human impulses to the limit for better or (almost always) worse.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Photo Vault stores your most important photos behind an additional layer of authentication, though free users can only protect 10 pics.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
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Though Sotheby’s does on-site authentication, Wachter said this jersey was sent to multiple authenticators.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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The petition contains evidence handed over by the state that wasn't disclosed before.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Legitimate buyers should be able to provide proof of funds, business acquisition history, and a clear intent to purchase.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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International students must meet several requirements to obtain an F-1 visa, including school admission, a U.S. embassy interview, and proof of financial support.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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For example, a security certificate that expired in, say, 2020 could be made usable again if the system's clock is set back to 2019.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The landmark ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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