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
In addition, to receive a ballot by mail, voters must provide a Florida driver’s license number, state identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number.
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Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Concepcion could not be reached at the Bronx address listed on his identification card.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The board also approved a provisional ballot of one voter who didn’t bring an identification card to his or her precinct but came to the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration office the following day to show proper identification, according to a board report.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Four Alameda County deputies responded to a 911 call from the home, and Williams identified himself as a deputy and showed his identification card.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Concepcion could not be reached at the Bronx address listed on his identification card.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The board also approved a provisional ballot of one voter who didn’t bring an identification card to his or her precinct but came to the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration office the following day to show proper identification, according to a board report.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Four Alameda County deputies responded to a 911 call from the home, and Williams identified himself as a deputy and showed his identification card.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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Details of the assault Investigators say witnesses told police the victim had pulled into the parking lot in his truck and was followed by another driver, later identified as 40-year-old Brandon Lamar Harmon of Glen Burnie.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The involved driver, who was operating a white 2025 Mazda SUV, initially left the scene but then pulled over further down the street, where he was identified by witnesses and arrested.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Everything first lady occupies multiple floors, including a small theater showing films, and rotating and themed exhibits exploring the influence and legacies of presidential counterparts throughout American history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Items in the exhibit, which kicked off what would have been the late singer's birthday weekend, explore the relationship between musical instruments and the human body.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Court documents allege Evergreen Grocery and Deli claimed to have served more than 3,000 meals twice daily, seven days a week.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The e-gates will use real-time biometric verification to match CLEAR+ members' face with their ID, allowing passengers to verify their identity in under five seconds and skip documentation checks at Transportation Security Administration podiums and proceed directly to physical screening.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Failure to submit any required tax documentation when requested may result in forfeiture of the Prize.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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