as in witnesses
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 cards
That evidence [passports and identification cards] could send him to federal prison for life.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
Within 180 days, Treasury and banking regulators must consider revisions to customer identification requirements, including the risks associated with using foreign consular identification cards.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Money, gold, phones, and identification cards were collected to be handed to military intelligence.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Carr also said the smart pass program offers other uses, such as monitoring afterschool activities and student identification cards, but the district does not yet to use those features.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Last year, Indiana state lawmakers approved a ban on voting with university student identification cards, saying it was needed to protect election security.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In it was a thick stack of identification cards that included old driver's licenses, her Social Security card, and dozens of work IDs issued by the federal government.
—Vanessa G. Sánchez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
House Bill 3015 would allow Service Oklahoma to partner with businesses to issue mobile or digital versions of state identification cards, driver’s licenses or permits.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026
Within 180 days, Treasury and banking regulators must consider revisions to customer identification requirements, including the risks associated with using foreign consular identification cards.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Money, gold, phones, and identification cards were collected to be handed to military intelligence.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
Carr also said the smart pass program offers other uses, such as monitoring afterschool activities and student identification cards, but the district does not yet to use those features.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Last year, Indiana state lawmakers approved a ban on voting with university student identification cards, saying it was needed to protect election security.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In it was a thick stack of identification cards that included old driver's licenses, her Social Security card, and dozens of work IDs issued by the federal government.
—Vanessa G. Sánchez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
House Bill 3015 would allow Service Oklahoma to partner with businesses to issue mobile or digital versions of state identification cards, driver’s licenses or permits.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification cards
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Officials also addressed reports from witnesses describing an altercation on the beach following the incident but declined to comment, referring those questions to the sheriff's office.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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There were no other witnesses, since my sister wasn’t home that evening.—
Andrea Bajani,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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These exhibits have been integral to my work with students.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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For more information about films, special events, exhibits, and ticketing (single tickets and multiple-screening passes), visit the Tribeca Festival website.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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At one six-story abandoned scam center in the Cambodian border town of O’Smach, investigators found rooms kitted out to resemble the offices of police forces from Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and China, complete with fake uniforms, insignia, and identity cards.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Thales’s Singapore facility now produces more than 200 million banking cards, 12 million identity cards, and nearly 10 million passport data pages annually for customers worldwide.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the petition documents, Jackson had initially been assured by Reiner’s siblings, Jake and Romy, and a family representative that his fees would be paid by the family.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The winner of this race will help guide the county through further budget reductions over the coming years, according to county budget documents.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Facial recognition also significantly reduces the possibility of forgery or fraud when compared with ID cards or passwords.—
Vijayan Asari,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Make copies of your policy’s declaration page and auto and health ID cards.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Identification cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20cards. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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