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
Starting May 7, a Real ID compliant license or identification card — or another acceptable document — is needed to board a commercial aircraft in the U.S.
The guidelines also apply when visiting military bases and secure federal buildings like courthouses.
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Mahmoud al-Saadi, the head of the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Jenin, said that patients who had been evacuated were led to a checkpoint to be searched and that their identification cards were checked before they were allowed to pass.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Each state handles the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards independently, and each state has its own Real ID requirements.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
Base gates were closed during the law enforcement response, but officials said on social media that some gates were being reopened to people with Defense Department identification cards.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Tyko, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Mahmoud al-Saadi, the head of the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Jenin, said that patients who had been evacuated were led to a checkpoint to be searched and that their identification cards were checked before they were allowed to pass.
—Lara Jakes, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Each state handles the issuance of driver’s licenses and identification cards independently, and each state has its own Real ID requirements.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
Base gates were closed during the law enforcement response, but officials said on social media that some gates were being reopened to people with Defense Department identification cards.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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But she's started by making the exact same mistake as Joel: leaving witnesses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Lamar, of course, would also be a central witness in explaining the decision-making that took place when editing the song for the Super Bowl.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The addition to the west will not only include exhibit space, but a new restaurant and theater space whose views open to the south lawn.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Asawa’s own words posted throughout the exhibit reflect the simplicity of her genius.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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