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
Their dad had amassed quite a collection from the war, including photos of staff and residents of Heidenheim, identity cards, letters of recommendation and medical documents detailing his concentration camp abuse.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
The union head said that while many trucking company owners have distributed appointment letters and identity cards in the time since, member companies of the owners’ association have not.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Chattogram District Prime Mover Trailer, Concrete Mixer, Flatbed, Dump Truck Workers Union enforced what was initially a 48-hour strike at 6 a.m. Monday, demanding that the owners of the tucking firms issue drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Specifically, 17 years ago Sister surrendered her identity card to her younger sibling, whose birth was not registered and hidden from authorities for fear of economic penalties and job loss.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
The union head said that while many trucking company owners have distributed appointment letters and identity cards in the time since, member companies of the owners’ association have not.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Chattogram District Prime Mover Trailer, Concrete Mixer, Flatbed, Dump Truck Workers Union enforced what was initially a 48-hour strike at 6 a.m. Monday, demanding that the owners of the tucking firms issue drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Specifically, 17 years ago Sister surrendered her identity card to her younger sibling, whose birth was not registered and hidden from authorities for fear of economic penalties and job loss.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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Data from the Campus Vote Project shows several states, including Texas, Iowa and Missouri, do not accept student IDs as valid identification to vote.—
Stephen C. Phillips,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its parent company, Cox Automotive, has developed software to read a battery's condition based on remaining capacity and other factors that help determine the health of an EV battery by vehicle identification number (VIN), not just an estimate by model type.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hochman announced Friday he's asked the court to deny the brothers' habeas corpus petition, arguing the new evidence isn't credible or admissible.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Passports and naturalization documents: Keep them forever.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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No governing document, no foundational rules that define how power is distributed, how decisions are made and what rights the people have in relation to their government.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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