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
The driver was unlicensed, and presented officers with a Texas identification card at the scene, according to the report.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Crackdown on commercial motor vehicle drivers Bergstrom filed SB 1243, which would require Service Oklahoma to cancel driver’s licenses and identification cards for anyone not lawfully present in the country.
—Ari Fife, The Frontier, 31 Jan. 2026
According to court records, in June 2025, an individual who had been recently released from prison applied for a Connecticut identification card at the Waterbury branch of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The agency stopped accepting non-Real ID compliant identification cards at all airports last May and is entering a new phase of enforcement.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Crackdown on commercial motor vehicle drivers Bergstrom filed SB 1243, which would require Service Oklahoma to cancel driver’s licenses and identification cards for anyone not lawfully present in the country.
—Ari Fife, The Frontier, 31 Jan. 2026
According to court records, in June 2025, an individual who had been recently released from prison applied for a Connecticut identification card at the Waterbury branch of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The agency stopped accepting non-Real ID compliant identification cards at all airports last May and is entering a new phase of enforcement.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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Adult witnesses whom Cox will be able to question include a mother who had a child under the age of 12 with her and allegedly saw Cox masturbating in the shower.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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During a multiday preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence and witnesses to make the case that led 3rd Judicial District Magistrate Judge Brian Lee to decide there was probable cause for the 33-year-old to go to trial.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Admission gives you access to educational exhibits and adorable animals, from Beluga Whales to penguins.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The exhibit will feature works from Morris’ six decades of art.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The document was reviewed and dismissed without being shown to the governor.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, a judge issued a default eviction ruling in favor of Rourke’s landlord, Eric Goldie, for possession of the home and termination of the rental agreement, according to documents in Los Angeles Superior Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Oyer is seeking documentation surrounding her firing in a Freedom of Information Act suit.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oakwood's resolution also requests documentation from DHS and the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as urging Hall County officials and those of nearby cities to adopt similar resolutions.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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