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
The law was shaped around the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation to create federal standards for driver’s licenses and identification cards, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Starting today, the Transportation Security Administration and federal agencies that require identification will only accept REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or identification cards.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
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.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Investigators found a baseball bat, a handsaw, blood, a garbage bag with clothing and another with Wormser’s purse, wallet, identification cards and other cards in the apartment, WVIT reported, citing the warrant.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
Starting today, the Transportation Security Administration and federal agencies that require identification will only accept REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or identification cards.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
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.
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Investigators found a baseball bat, a handsaw, blood, a garbage bag with clothing and another with Wormser’s purse, wallet, identification cards and other cards in the apartment, WVIT reported, citing the warrant.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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Without a single witness, the robbery crew stole 24 bags filled with Rolex watches, emerald rings, diamond earrings, gold necklaces, and a lavender jade stone the size of a cicada.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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What witnesses and pieces of evidence stand out to you as being most consequential?—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Flair was one of numerous WWE superstars at Javits Center in New York, and the makeshift superstar entrance was undoubtedly the most popular exhibit, short of any panels.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The fair features a wide variety of activities and events, including rides, entertainment, exhibits, food and more.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In legal workflows, one client might require document formatting based on an obscure contractual clause.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Borrowers who manually provide their income documentation by uploading it into the online application, or appending it to their paper IDR application, typically experience longer processing times.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Since Schill’s last testimony, Walberg said, congressional leaders have not received any documentation or updates on the university’s efforts to combat antisemitism.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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