Social Security number
noun
: a number that is given to each citizen of the U.S. by the government and that is used for the Social Security program and for official forms and records
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Betting apps require users to provide a name, address and Social Security number.
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The program provides recipients, known as Dreamers, with a Social Security number.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The application for the $100,000 life insurance policy included errors, including an incorrect Social Security number for Eric Richins, an insurance agent testified.
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Paktyawal had completed his asylum interview and held a work authorization and a valid Social Security number, AfghanEvac said.
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Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The program provides recipients, known as Dreamers, with a Social Security number.
—Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The application for the $100,000 life insurance policy included errors, including an incorrect Social Security number for Eric Richins, an insurance agent testified.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Paktyawal had completed his asylum interview and held a work authorization and a valid Social Security number, AfghanEvac said.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Social Security number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Social%20Security%20number. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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