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
Also, university and college student identification cards and retirement home identification cards will no longer be allowed to be used to verify identity at the ballot box.
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Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier Wednesday, journalists were shown equipment confiscated in raids elsewhere, including uniforms and fake identification cards used by scammers to pose online as Japanese police officers to trick and intimidate victims.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities have said Mangione’s backpack contained a handgun, a silencer, a magazine with bullets wrapped in underwear, fake identification cards, a red notebook and other writings detailing his grievances against the private health care system in the United States.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Earlier Wednesday, journalists were shown equipment confiscated in raids elsewhere, including uniforms and fake identification cards used by scammers to pose online as Japanese police officers to trick and intimidate victims.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Authorities have said Mangione’s backpack contained a handgun, a silencer, a magazine with bullets wrapped in underwear, fake identification cards, a red notebook and other writings detailing his grievances against the private health care system in the United States.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
To register to vote, Californians must provide their driver’s license number or state identification card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number, along with other information.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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The emergency landing was recorded on dash-cam video by a witness driving on I-75.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The exhibit has clearly become a draw for the zoo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some die-hard hometown Prince fans have been frustrated that more new exhibits and events don’t take place there beyond the annual Celebration around Prince’s June 7 birthday (coming up again June 3-7).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As part of her agreement to plead guilty, prosecutors will dismiss four felony counts of perjury, procurement or false or forged document to be filed, and two counts of not being entitled to vote in an election.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Charter Review Committee has historically convened to seek resident input and give recommendations on which proposed amendments to the city’s charter — the document that governs the city — should be put in front of voters.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officials said applications are still reviewed under Chapter 17 of the city code, require documentation from licensed professionals such as certified arborists, and may include site visits and post-work inspections to ensure compliance.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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No surviving documentation fully itemized the materials that Schomburg sold to the New York Public Library.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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