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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
Player identification and negotiating will be separated in the new setup, with Smith in charge of the former.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
When the verification process is complete, a voter does not have to show their identification when voting in person.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
And AIOps: Unified observability solutions plus AIOps provide real-time monitoring, speed of issue identification and root-cause determination.
—Hrushikesh Deshmukh, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The body has been transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office for official identification.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 18 June 2025
When the verification process is complete, a voter does not have to show their identification when voting in person.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
And AIOps: Unified observability solutions plus AIOps provide real-time monitoring, speed of issue identification and root-cause determination.
—Hrushikesh Deshmukh, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The body has been transferred to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office for official identification.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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The total number of Rite Aid stores that have now been designated for closure has surpassed 800, with the latest round of more than 100 locations unveiled in court documents on Friday.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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While the intimate details of Bezos and Sanchez’s prenup are private and confidential, there are several common components likely to be present in the document and its preparations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.—
Taposh Roy,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The company’s documentation also states it later obscures this information and eventually deletes it.—
Colin Lecher,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts Texas governor signs law to enforce age verification on Apple, Google app stores Quality of essays: What did the study find?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The Free Jack Way The victory was further validation that the Free Jacks’ way of operating can lead to success.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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As biometric technologies become more common in authentication, timekeeping, and access control, Colorado’s law introduces a structured framework that protects individuals while guiding businesses toward responsible use.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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How Google and Meta are responding to the massive password leak A Google spokesperson stated that this issue did not stem from a Google data breach and that Google continues to strongly encourage users to adopt more secure, passwordless authentication methods, such as passkey.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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This would explain the presence of archaeological evidence that Paleolithic people made the crossing some 30,000 years ago without the aid of maps, metal tools, or modern boats.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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This means that evidence of the weapons—let alone those carved from mammoth tusks—can serve as vital sources of information on human societal evolution.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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Those seeking renewal permits will also have to show proof of training from a verified instructor within 6 months of their renewal application.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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That is not entirely fair — Liverpool submitted a £110m bid for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in the summer of 2023, only for the Ecuadorian to choose Chelsea instead, which Anfield executives often cite as proof of the club’s readiness to pay top dollar for the right player.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The Data Science certificate introduces Python, stats, and open-source tools like Jupyter Notebooks.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Currently a total of 38 states regulate the movement of honey bees within the United States and require a permit or health certificate to do so.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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