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
Attendees will need to bring their email confirmation barcode and a valid photo identification card to pick up their badge.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Any mismatch between documents and someone’s current identification cards could disrupt voter registration.
—Grace Abels, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Maryland was an early adopter of REAL ID and began issuing licenses and identification cards with the REAL ID star in January 2018.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Iowa’s Department of Transportation still has a process by which people can change the gender designation on their license or identification card, but has proposed administrative rules to eliminate that option.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Any mismatch between documents and someone’s current identification cards could disrupt voter registration.
—Grace Abels, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Maryland was an early adopter of REAL ID and began issuing licenses and identification cards with the REAL ID star in January 2018.
—Chrissy Nizer, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025
Iowa’s Department of Transportation still has a process by which people can change the gender designation on their license or identification card, but has proposed administrative rules to eliminate that option.
—Hannah Fingerhut, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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The Supreme Court threw out Glossip’s murder conviction in February because a key witness lied in court and prosecutors withheld information about him.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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The situation, as described in court records by two other witnesses living in the couple’s house, checked nearly every risk factor for lethal domestic violence on a screening tool used by police agencies in Milwaukee County.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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On October 11, the museum will debut its family-friendly Sharks exhibit, on view through March 2026.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo opened in 1965 and USA TODAY ranked its red panda exhibit among the top ten in the nation.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Forward-thinking firms are implementing systems that analyze multimedia evidence alongside traditional documents.—
Daniel Hu,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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According to a 2024 franchise disclosure document, standalone Chick‑fil‑A outlets averaged $9.3 million to $9.4 million in annual sales—more than double the average for McDonald's locations and nearly five times that of Taco Bell.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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