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something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
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Recent Examples of identification
That gap between excavation and identification carries its own lesson.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to the proof of citizenship and photo identification requirements, the bill would also mandate that states share voter information with the Department of Homeland Security.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
The victim was transferred to the Monterey County coroner's office for identification and notifying next-of-kin, deputies said.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Some members expressed concerns about whether the identification requirements, which include a stipulation that ID be visible at up to 25 feet, are enforceable.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to the proof of citizenship and photo identification requirements, the bill would also mandate that states share voter information with the Department of Homeland Security.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
The victim was transferred to the Monterey County coroner's office for identification and notifying next-of-kin, deputies said.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Some members expressed concerns about whether the identification requirements, which include a stipulation that ID be visible at up to 25 feet, are enforceable.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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Still, broad bipartisan majorities support photo ID requirements, according to recent polling by Pew Research Center.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to citizenship verification provisions similar to those in the SAVE Act, the broader bill layers in national voter ID requirements, mandates more aggressive voter list maintenance and restructures parts of federal registration law.—
Emma Withrow,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, after lawmakers said the names of several high-profile figures had been concealed in the documents without clear legal reasons, the department also moved to un-redact more than a dozen additional names.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Maison Margiela plans to share all its folders related to the events via Dropbox, letting anyone in the world sift through detailed digital files, from the call-time for models at the Shanghai fashion show to the documentation about what’s being shipped to China for the various events.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zaafran declined to comment on Cox’s case specifically but said that his understanding was there was not enough documentation.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hawthorn berries have been used medicinally for over a thousand years, but their exact benefits require further research for full verification.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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This was not like the Philadelphia Eagles’ ebullient release of relief and validation one year ago in New Orleans.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The plan to significantly expand on-site validations comes as federal officials threaten to cut off Medicaid funding amid accusations of significant, widespread fraud in programs administered by the agency.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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Unique passwords, strong authentication, malware protection and basic cyber hygiene go a long way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hazardous dual-use functions (for example, tools to fabricate biometric voiceprints to defeat authentication).—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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Wall Street wants to see evidence that these enormous expenditures will result in actual profits.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cayenne Initial evidence suggests that combining turmeric with cayenne pepper may yield even stronger anti-inflammatory benefits.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sources told The Times that authorities have no proof the person who authored the ransom notes has Guthrie.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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