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
Bak’s identification card was found with the firearm.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
There were also images of passports, visas and identification cards from Russia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, South Africa and Lithuania with personally identifying information redacted, as well as photos of Epstein with women or girls whose faces were blacked out.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
To date, under the REAL ID law, TSA continues to accept several documents in addition to driver’s licenses or state identification cards at security checkpoints for domestic flights.
—Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025
There’s a high likelihood that there is already a REAL ID compliant identification card in your purse or wallet, as more than 80% of Americans are already in compliance, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said earlier this year.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
There were also images of passports, visas and identification cards from Russia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, South Africa and Lithuania with personally identifying information redacted, as well as photos of Epstein with women or girls whose faces were blacked out.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
To date, under the REAL ID law, TSA continues to accept several documents in addition to driver’s licenses or state identification cards at security checkpoints for domestic flights.
—Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025
There’s a high likelihood that there is already a REAL ID compliant identification card in your purse or wallet, as more than 80% of Americans are already in compliance, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said earlier this year.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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In a days-long investigation, Austin Police interviewed witnesses, some multiple times, to piece together the turn of events that led to Brianna's death.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both witnesses reported hearing a loud sound minutes after Gunter had left.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s first Black Art Basel exhibit was held at the Lyric Theater.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Variety is encouraged, and the exhibit aims to showcase a range of mediums, from painters to mixed-media artists and photographers.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
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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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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