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
The agency said the issue related to the software that applies expiration dates to the identification cards.
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Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
There were also images of passports, visas and identification cards from Russia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, South Africa and Lithuania with personally identifying information redacted, as well as photos of Epstein with women or girls whose faces were blacked out.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
For the first time in more than two years, transgender Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Eyewitnesses told the Seattle Times that agents demanded identification cards from members of two private contractor fire crews.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead, encampment sweeps and camping bans typically displace people from one area to another, while discarding or destroying their personal belongings in the process, such as identification cards, medications and sleeping gear.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
There were also images of passports, visas and identification cards from Russia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, South Africa and Lithuania with personally identifying information redacted, as well as photos of Epstein with women or girls whose faces were blacked out.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
For the first time in more than two years, transgender Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Eyewitnesses told the Seattle Times that agents demanded identification cards from members of two private contractor fire crews.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Instead, encampment sweeps and camping bans typically displace people from one area to another, while discarding or destroying their personal belongings in the process, such as identification cards, medications and sleeping gear.
—Stephen Przybylinski, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification cards
Noun
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However, some witnesses told police that the dispute between Holmes and the supplier had been resolved.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There will be tremendous opportunities for students to create exhibits, develop programming and operate a museum.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Screenings of silent films, hosted by the Hollywood Heritage’s Silent Society and often accompanied by live music, play here amid a changing palette of special exhibits, curated from the museum’s collection and the contributions of private collectors.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The assault occurred in November in a shower at the jail, according to court documents.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shipping documents claimed the containers were filled with household goods.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are several images of passports and ID cards for women from Ukraine, the Russian Federation, South Africa, Italy, the Czech Republic and Lithuania.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Usually, people have to scan their ID cards to get into the building, but on Saturday, the door had been propped open.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC news,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Identification cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20cards. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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