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
Prosecutors say Mangione arrived in New York City 10 days ahead of Thompson's murder, but used a fake identification card and mask to avoid being recognized.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
In rare instances, bank information, payment cards, driver's licenses or other identification cards might have been accessed, the company said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Although a person might be carrying their certificates and tribal identification cards, many of the reports said the agents who detained or questioned them didn’t acknowledge the documents as valid proof of citizenship, Hatathlie said.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Wyoming voters can provide a valid Medicare or Medicaid insurance card, which do not have photos on them, or any identification card issued by a state.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
In rare instances, bank information, payment cards, driver's licenses or other identification cards might have been accessed, the company said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Although a person might be carrying their certificates and tribal identification cards, many of the reports said the agents who detained or questioned them didn’t acknowledge the documents as valid proof of citizenship, Hatathlie said.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Wyoming voters can provide a valid Medicare or Medicaid insurance card, which do not have photos on them, or any identification card issued by a state.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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Why did Newcastle act as a witness for City in the first APT case?—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For those seeking a break from the cold, the zoo’s indoor areas, including the tropical house and rainforest exhibit, offer a welcome escape into warmer climates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In exchange for the government's approval, SpaceX will support the creation of a space exhibit in the Bahamas showcasing hardware and a SpaceX spacesuit, invest $1 million in the University of the Bahamas, and provide Starlink Internet connectivity to remote parts of the nation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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A day earlier, the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee released minutes from the Jan. 28-29 meeting, with a dozen references to the uncertain climate in the document.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Schafer added that she had been identified as female in other official documents, including her driver’s licence, since her teens.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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