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
As the operator of the watercraft, Aviva would have had to have a boating education ID card and a photo identification card with her.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Instead, encampment sweeps and camping bans typically displace people from one area to another, while discarding or destroying their personal belongings in the process, such as identification cards, medications and sleeping gear.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Those with a valid out-of-state registry card and documentation of a qualifying medical condition would be able to possess, purchase, acquire and engage in the use of medical marijuana in the state without receiving a registry identification card from the cabinet.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Any person entering may be asked to show a valid driver’s license, state identification card, or other government issued ID, so make sure to have that with you.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Instead, encampment sweeps and camping bans typically displace people from one area to another, while discarding or destroying their personal belongings in the process, such as identification cards, medications and sleeping gear.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Those with a valid out-of-state registry card and documentation of a qualifying medical condition would be able to possess, purchase, acquire and engage in the use of medical marijuana in the state without receiving a registry identification card from the cabinet.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Any person entering may be asked to show a valid driver’s license, state identification card, or other government issued ID, so make sure to have that with you.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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The witness said the rifle in Routh’s possession has an effective range of 1,150 feet, well over the distance between the hiding spot and the sixth hole.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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After a couple witness two men swimming across the river, a corpse appears during the island’s ritual transfer of sovereignty between France and Spain.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Denielson Hernandez, a freshman majoring in automotive marketing from Pontiac, worked at the Infiniti exhibit, where a couple of vehicles were on display.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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An exhibit of his work at the Museum of Wisconsin Arts' downtown gallery location in Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel led to Floyd-Pruitt serving as an artist-in-residence there.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Few Republicans back forcing a vote, although several support the bill itself to compel the full release of the documents.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beginning October 12, 2025, the 29 nations of the European Schengen Area will start phasing out the stamping of travel documents and instead will switch to a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), which the European Union argues will accelerate border-control processes and improve security.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Turn over the entire original case file, including investigative reports, warrant documentation, and administrative notes, after PSU completes its investigation.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to documentation provided by the development district, Phase 1 of the project, made up of surveys and permitting, is 90% completed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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