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.
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Tina Reed,
Axios,
25 Sep. 2024
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Voters who cast ballots by mail would need to provide the last four digits of a unique number on their ID, like a driver’s license number.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Apple has rebuilt Chord ID to make harmonic analysis more accurate.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
But the initial screening netted $8,500 in profits, and the team at SpectreVision is confident the film will find its audience even in communities like Boise, ID, Roswell, NM, and more places that aren’t New York or LA.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
No advance reservations are required, but museum-goers must check in at the front desk with a valid photo ID to receive free admission.
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Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
For visitors, that means strict ID requirements, long lines and magnetometers, similar to air travel security.
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Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
Keeping your cards, cash, and ID safe and sound while traveling just got way easier.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Between the lines: There are other tools on the market that ID drugs that can be repurposed.
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Tina Reed,
Axios,
25 Sep. 2024
Noun
First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Voters who cast ballots by mail would need to provide the last four digits of a unique number on their ID, like a driver’s license number.
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Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Apple has rebuilt Chord ID to make harmonic analysis more accurate.
—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For creators, small businesses, and organizations who’d like to maintain a consistent online presence, the company is also adding an option to claim their existing Instagram or Facebook ID.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
But the initial screening netted $8,500 in profits, and the team at SpectreVision is confident the film will find its audience even in communities like Boise, ID, Roswell, NM, and more places that aren’t New York or LA.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
29 June 2026
No advance reservations are required, but museum-goers must check in at the front desk with a valid photo ID to receive free admission.
—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
For visitors, that means strict ID requirements, long lines and magnetometers, similar to air travel security.
—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ID
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Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns.
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Othram has said Idaho State Police Forensic Services, Moscow police and the FBI teamed with the company to help identify Bryan Kohberger as the suspect.
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In its early years, the flag was primarily used on battlefields, military forts, and ships as a form of identification.
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Her surviving next of kin has since been notified of her identification.
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Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
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Melvin Shimkus, 52, was arrested on a charge of vulnerable adult abuse after allegedly leaving his 31-year-old son, Hunter Shimkus, in a bathtub for seven weeks, according to local outlets, AZ Family, 12 News and Fox 10 TV, citing court documents.
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“ID.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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