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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
This week, California Sen. Alex Padilla, a Democrat, introduced a bill with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that would bar immigration officers from wearing masks and require them to display clear identification while on the job.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dali sneaked onto overnight Delta Flight 264 traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France on Nov. 26, 2024, without having a ticket and deliberately bypassed multiple boarding pass and identification checkpoints.
—ABC News, 10 July 2025
Not surprisingly, these views on education and college often correspond to political party identification and whether a person attended college themselves.
—Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
Owners can also search for their vehicle identification numbers online to see what recalls apply to their vehicles.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Dali sneaked onto overnight Delta Flight 264 traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport in France on Nov. 26, 2024, without having a ticket and deliberately bypassed multiple boarding pass and identification checkpoints.
—ABC News, 10 July 2025
Not surprisingly, these views on education and college often correspond to political party identification and whether a person attended college themselves.
—Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
Owners can also search for their vehicle identification numbers online to see what recalls apply to their vehicles.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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The fences will be used on East Sixth Street Corridor as well as for Austin Water and Austin Energy emergencies and some other city public events, according to city documents.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The center, which will be able to serve as an emergency shelter for up to 32 individuals, will be equipped with bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a commercial kitchen and dining space, staff and medical offices and training space, according to board documents.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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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,
29 July 2025
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Through a revenue-sharing arrangement, the company can cover project costs, from soil tests to implementation, monitoring and verification.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Programs can also offer inspiration and validation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In communities that have often felt overlooked or marginalized, Los Bukis has offered a sense of validation by telling stories that reflect the realities of working-class life and perseverance.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The Hazards Of Hybrid Environments Many organizations use identity and access management (IAM) solutions to integrate and streamline user authentication across both cloud and on-premises systems.—
Jonathan Fischbein,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Very likely, this weaker authentication was similar to those used to log in to a Netflix or YouTube account on a TV with a phone.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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To date, she is believed to have been abducted, but extensive investigations have failed to uncover any concrete evidence as to what happened or where her remains could be.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The one thing that prompted me to investigate further, however, was the evidence.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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By several accounts, short-term training programs that offer certificates are the fastest-growing type of postsecondary credential in the United States.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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And as a public body, these certificates are published.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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