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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 identifications
Record checks of the identifications discovered that a Jeremy Omar González Díaz has been in federal prison in Puerto Rico since January for drug trafficking and weapons possession, per the criminal complaint and WAPA-TV.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This marked the first time the public learned about the power of investigative genetic genealogy to solve cold case identifications.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Othram has assisted in 68 identifications in California, the company said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Officials ask that sightings be submitted online, ideally with photographs to help confirm identifications.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The three identifications are the first new identifications of World Trade Center victims since 2024.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
These are the first new identifications since 2024, OCME said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This marked the first time the public learned about the power of investigative genetic genealogy to solve cold case identifications.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Othram has assisted in 68 identifications in California, the company said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Officials ask that sightings be submitted online, ideally with photographs to help confirm identifications.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The three identifications are the first new identifications of World Trade Center victims since 2024.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
These are the first new identifications since 2024, OCME said.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identifications
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scott Olson/Getty Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied witness the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in various fields including green and low-carbon development and investment after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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These myriad verifications mean that even supposedly anonymous posts on online forums can bring legal consequences, promoting a culture of self-censorship.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sensitive personal information demands heightened protection, and according to the OPC, even short-term or transient uses, like facial scans used for brief verifications, can trigger privacy obligations.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates and failed to follow its quality system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Professionals who pursue certificates in content marketing from HubSpot or the Chartered Institute of Marketing can stand out.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Publish these validations internally alongside the recommendations so decision-makers see both the reasoning and the verification trail.—
Akhilesh Sharma,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Pantone color validations also means that the skin tones of onscreen characters should be more natural and lifelike.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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Across its full lineup, Michter’s is known for having one of the industry’s lowest barrel entry proofs at just 103 proof.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about the electron’s environment.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tools like Zapier and Make can automate tasks like sending out invoices, moving leads between systems, or sending email confirmations.—
Adam Stott,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sellers should retain receipts, confirmations, or screenshots for all transactions in case the IRS requests proof.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Identifications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identifications. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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