variants
or IDs
as in identifications
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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The military will now use 31 religious affiliations, down from more than 200, which included many small Protestant denominations as well as identifications for Wiccans, atheists and agnostics.—
Tiffany Stanley,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.—
Débora Rey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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As multiple agencies collect tips in the Nancy Guthrie case, the man funding a $100,000 reward says Crime Stoppers — not the sheriff — offers the safest path for witnesses to come forward and an enticing one for people who want to get paid for credible information without giving their name.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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When Emmett Till was murdered nearby in 1955, Howard helped lead the hunt for witnesses and offered Till’s mother, Mamie, a place to stay during the trial, with armed protection.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mecklenburg County Attorney Tyrone Wade said the documents were denied because release would interfere with prosecuting criminal cases.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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House Bill 3015 would allow Service Oklahoma to partner with businesses to issue mobile or digital versions of state identification cards, driver’s licenses or permits.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also, university and college student identification cards and retirement home identification cards will no longer be allowed to be used to verify identity at the ballot box.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“ID's.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ID%27s. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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