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
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.
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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
Documents say Sanchez, Morales and Cabello had identification cards from South American countries that were likely fake.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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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
Documents say Sanchez, Morales and Cabello had identification cards from South American countries that were likely fake.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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Executive privilege allows the witness to withhold information from Congress to protect the integrity of the executive branch.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Though his former lawyers will be present in court on standby, Routh will address the jury, question witnesses, and participate in the jury selection process.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admission to the reception and the exhibit is free.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exhibit of 150 archival looks is part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Armani’s namesake company.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So far, the committee has issued 10 subpoenas and released a slew of documents from Epstein’s estate and over 30,000 pages from the Department of Justice.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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His criminal history included three felony convictions, according to a USA TODAY review of court documents.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Engineers can offload repetitive boilerplate and documentation tasks, freeing them to focus on architecture and system reliability.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among the main reasons cited were lack of money, lack of documentation, lack of trust in financial institutions and distance to financial institutions.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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