as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
Motorists were stopped at a checkpoint and required to present identity cards before traveling any further.
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Recent Examples of identity card
While a passport or identity card can (and frequently is) forged and tampered with, a digital identity cannot be.
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Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their two children have no documents, including passports or identity cards from either country.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The woman explains that her 18-year-old son had recently transitioned and had at last received his national identity card confirming his gender.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Investigators found hundreds of counterfeit federal and state identity cards as part of their investigation.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Charles Wayn, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Their two children have no documents, including passports or identity cards from either country.
—Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The woman explains that her 18-year-old son had recently transitioned and had at last received his national identity card confirming his gender.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Investigators found hundreds of counterfeit federal and state identity cards as part of their investigation.
—Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
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The bill, sponsored by then-Rep. Tim Dunn of Yuma, would have compelled users of pornography sites to submit proof of identification or use a third-party identification system to provide the proof.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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For all of its identification with workwear, there’s a strong tradition of chambray being worn on campus, too.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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This would explain the presence of archaeological evidence that Paleolithic people made the crossing some 30,000 years ago without the aid of maps, metal tools, or modern boats.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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However, a growing amount of evidence suggests that adding work and other eligibility requirements to social programs fails to do much to actually encourage work.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Android tablets are also more appropriate for storing documents, photos, and other files than smart TVs are.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2025
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In 1966: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act into law, which allows the American public to request and access federal agency records and documents save for exemptions pertaining to national security and personal privacy.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 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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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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Delaware State Police continue to investigate Monday night's fatal crash and urge witnesses to contact the department or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Alvarez, who police say is homeless, was identified by witnesses as taking part in a May 24 homicide at 1445 NW Second Court in Florida City, according to his arrest report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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