as in witness
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
We did not realize that identification cards were required to enter the government building.
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Recent Examples of identification card
The recordings have no sound, but agents are seen carrying file folders and showing identification cards that bear the Secret Service emblem.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Most Enhanced Driver's Licenses and identification cards do not have the Real ID star marking in the top right corner.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
The guidance — for members to carry their tribal identification cards with them at all times and know their rights if approached — follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors say Mangione arrived in New York City 10 days ahead of Thompson's murder, but used a fake identification card and mask to avoid being recognized.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for identification card
Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Most Enhanced Driver's Licenses and identification cards do not have the Real ID star marking in the top right corner.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
The guidance — for members to carry their tribal identification cards with them at all times and know their rights if approached — follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Prosecutors say Mangione arrived in New York City 10 days ahead of Thompson's murder, but used a fake identification card and mask to avoid being recognized.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
Noun
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Prosecutors, witnesses and judges who were part of Jan. 6 criminal cases were subjected to frequent harassment, menacing and threats, according to testimony and statements made during criminal proceedings in the riot cases.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cal Fire said their investigation efforts and witness reports led to the arrest nearly a month after the fires.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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The interactive exhibit features opportunities for guests to take a crack at some of the world record-setting activities Guinness has captured.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
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This exhibit presents 25 of those surviving works, seven of which have never been seen in the United States.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Project 2025 document suggested phasing out IDR plans for student loan borrowers and replacing them with a one-size-fits-all IDR plan.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Federal officials were told to eliminate the option to choose a marker for a third gender identity on documents such as passports.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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