as in witness
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
We did not realize that identification cards were required to enter the government building.
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Recent Examples of identification card
The law was shaped around the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation to create federal standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Starting today, the Transportation Security Administration and federal agencies that require identification will only accept REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or identification cards.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Investigators found a baseball bat, a handsaw, blood, a garbage bag with clothing and another with Wormser’s purse, wallet, identification cards and other cards in the apartment, WVIT reported, citing the warrant.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Starting today, the Transportation Security Administration and federal agencies that require identification will only accept REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or identification cards.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Investigators found a baseball bat, a handsaw, blood, a garbage bag with clothing and another with Wormser’s purse, wallet, identification cards and other cards in the apartment, WVIT reported, citing the warrant.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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His 2005 conviction was vacated in 2013 after a key witness who had testified against Ferguson said he wasn't involved in the killing.—
Alex Sundby
June 19,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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What witnesses and pieces of evidence stand out to you as being most consequential?—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Flair was one of numerous WWE superstars at Javits Center in New York, and the makeshift superstar entrance was undoubtedly the most popular exhibit, short of any panels.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The fair features a wide variety of activities and events, including rides, entertainment, exhibits, food and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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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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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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Trial documentation should explicitly state when and how AI is used.—
Taposh Roy,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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