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
For the first time in two years, Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards unless the state Supreme Court intervenes to prevent it.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
As of Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States and for access to some federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Items seized included a garbage bag that contained a women’s purse, wallet, identification cards for Worser, various cards and a garbage bag that contained a mixture of male and female clothing that were saturated in a red blood-like substance, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill:
Passport verification unavailable amid outage
A system used to verify passport document data for agencies that issue driver’s licenses and identification cards was unavailable Wednesday amid an outage, according to a transportation group.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
As of Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States and for access to some federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Items seized included a garbage bag that contained a women’s purse, wallet, identification cards for Worser, various cards and a garbage bag that contained a mixture of male and female clothing that were saturated in a red blood-like substance, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill:
Passport verification unavailable amid outage
A system used to verify passport document data for agencies that issue driver’s licenses and identification cards was unavailable Wednesday amid an outage, according to a transportation group.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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Alvarez, who police say is homeless, was identified by witnesses as taking part in a May 24 homicide at 1445 NW Second Court in Florida City, according to his arrest report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Delaware State Police continue to investigate Monday night's fatal crash and urge witnesses to contact the department or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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There are about 100 book exhibitors, special exhibits, a local talent performance stage and food trucks planned for the event.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
3 July 2025
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Android tablets are also more appropriate for storing documents, photos, and other files than smart TVs are.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2025
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In 1966: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act into law, which allows the American public to request and access federal agency records and documents save for exemptions pertaining to national security and personal privacy.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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Since Schill’s last testimony, Walberg said, congressional leaders have not received any documentation or updates on the university’s efforts to combat antisemitism.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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