as in to identify
to find out or establish the identity of
studies that show that eyewitnesses are surprisingly unreliable when called upon to ID the perpetrators of crimes
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as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
The bouncer is required to check IDs at the door.
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Recent Examples of ID
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Between the lines: There are other tools on the market that ID drugs that can be repurposed.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Like the 1976 original, the new car has front-wheel drive, but the ID.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The president signed an executive order on March 31 that attempts to change the rules on mail-in voting, and his allies in Congress are endeavoring to reshape elections ahead of the midterms this fall, spending weeks debating a voter-ID bill that is almost certainly doomed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Next, provide your tax ID number, email and mailing addresses, and bank account information.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Alex, Maggie and Buster were all named in the lawsuit, as Alex was the owner of the boat and Maggie's credit card and Buster's ID were allegedly used by Paul to illegally purchase alcohol prior to the crash, Fox News reports.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Indeed, your bank statement, W-2, tax return, credit card statement and other financial documents can reveal those items and more, including your phone number, email, income, debts, bank routing numbers, employee ID number, taxpayer ID number and Social Security number.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Police were looking for a suspect who allegedly used a false military ID to take money from accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Children 16 and older can travel solo on Amtrak without restrictions, but must have a valid photo ID when purchasing tickets and while on board the train, according to Amtrak’s Unaccompanied Minors Policy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Verb
Keeping your cards, cash, and ID safe and sound while traveling just got way easier.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
Between the lines: There are other tools on the market that ID drugs that can be repurposed.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
Similar to Chinese citizen ID numbers, each robot will receive a unique identification code with 11 additional characters.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Like the 1976 original, the new car has front-wheel drive, but the ID.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The president signed an executive order on March 31 that attempts to change the rules on mail-in voting, and his allies in Congress are endeavoring to reshape elections ahead of the midterms this fall, spending weeks debating a voter-ID bill that is almost certainly doomed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Next, provide your tax ID number, email and mailing addresses, and bank account information.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Alex, Maggie and Buster were all named in the lawsuit, as Alex was the owner of the boat and Maggie's credit card and Buster's ID were allegedly used by Paul to illegally purchase alcohol prior to the crash, Fox News reports.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Indeed, your bank statement, W-2, tax return, credit card statement and other financial documents can reveal those items and more, including your phone number, email, income, debts, bank routing numbers, employee ID number, taxpayer ID number and Social Security number.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Police were looking for a suspect who allegedly used a false military ID to take money from accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Children 16 and older can travel solo on Amtrak without restrictions, but must have a valid photo ID when purchasing tickets and while on board the train, according to Amtrak’s Unaccompanied Minors Policy.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
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Responding officers with the Memphis Police Department later identified Dunmars as the driver of the Jeep Cherokee involved in the incident.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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This marks Congo’s 17th recorded Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified in the country in 1976.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Similar to Chinese citizen ID numbers, each robot will receive a unique identification code with 11 additional characters.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The discovery of some bones at the edge of a pond in Thailand a decade ago has led to the identification of a new type of dinosaur, with a massive size, long neck and tail, and a plant diet.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The law allows a President to exclude personal records, sets out timetables for releasing documents once the President has left office, and provides a mechanism for asserting executive privilege to keep certain material secret.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The outer pocket is super handy for storing your travel documents, too.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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