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
That star symbolizes the identification card is REAL ID-compliant.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 June 2025
The enhanced identification card’s first deadline was set for May 11, 2008, according to the federal homeland security department.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
All potential jurors are selected at random from lists compiled of driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, tax filings through the state Franchise Tax Board and local voter registration rolls, Corren said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Attorney General Kris Kobach isn’t ready to accept a ruling that would allow transgender Kansans to change their gender on driver’s licenses and state identification cards for the first time in two years.
—Matthew Kelly
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 26 June 2025
The enhanced identification card’s first deadline was set for May 11, 2008, according to the federal homeland security department.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
All potential jurors are selected at random from lists compiled of driver’s licenses and identification cards issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, tax filings through the state Franchise Tax Board and local voter registration rolls, Corren said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 July 2025
Attorney General Kris Kobach isn’t ready to accept a ruling that would allow transgender Kansans to change their gender on driver’s licenses and state identification cards for the first time in two years.
—Matthew Kelly
july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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Adrian de Wet, testifying as a state witness at the Limpopo High Court, said his former boss, White farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier, fatally shot Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, on a farm near Polokwane on Aug. 17, 2024.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The witnesses told police the man had shot someone on the third floor above the bar and that a handgun was in his possession.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The exhibit features a wide variety of media, including pottery and wood sculpture, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Smart placement had attendees walking past the exhibit to get into the consumption area increasing engagement.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Key Facts The Justice Department issued a subpoena to James’ office for documents related to the civil fraud case, multiple outlets reported Friday, which The New York Times reports is part of an investigation into whether the case violated Trump’s civil rights.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have also been detained.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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No credible financial documentation has been released to show that demolition unlocks more capital.—
Layla Law-Gisiko,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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