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
Base gates were closed during the law enforcement response, but officials said on social media that some gates were being reopened to people with Defense Department identification cards.
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Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
Officials initially said the Corry Station gates and the main gate and west gate to the air base were closed, but they were later opened to Defense Department identification card holders.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
But issues arose when Greenwood needed a current identification card to pick up certain medications at a pharmacy.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
If passed, the law would have the state automatically issue identification cards to seniors who gave up their licenses, and not require them to visit Department of Motor Vehicles offices to obtain the cards.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Alex Sundby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
Officials initially said the Corry Station gates and the main gate and west gate to the air base were closed, but they were later opened to Defense Department identification card holders.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
But issues arose when Greenwood needed a current identification card to pick up certain medications at a pharmacy.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
If passed, the law would have the state automatically issue identification cards to seniors who gave up their licenses, and not require them to visit Department of Motor Vehicles offices to obtain the cards.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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But she's started by making the exact same mistake as Joel: leaving witnesses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of the trial, 137 witnesses were called to the stand, including Fortier, his wife Lori and McVeigh’s sister, Jennifer, all of whom testified against him.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Music fans will be able to see them and many other priceless artifacts from Parton's career at a new exhibit coming soon to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The exhibit, featuring papier-maché sculptures and fiber installations made with paper waste, will run Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, July 19.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have declared intent to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, according to a court document filed on Thursday evening.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The music mogul's legal team has responded to the prosecutors' requests about which evidence should be included – or excluded – in court documents filed in the Southern District of New York April 22.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, in recent weeks, there have been multiple reports of people without criminal convictions, and some with valid documentation, being detained for deportation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the course of the case, Grossman requested a wide range of documentation, related to OSA records, the alleged victim’s mental health, her email communication with Taylor and her hospital records, according to court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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