as in identification
something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
Motorists were stopped at a checkpoint and required to present identity cards before traveling any further.
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Recent Examples of identity card
The union head said that while many trucking company owners have distributed appointment letters and identity cards in the time since, member companies of the owners’ association have not.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Chattogram District Prime Mover Trailer, Concrete Mixer, Flatbed, Dump Truck Workers Union enforced what was initially a 48-hour strike at 6 a.m. Monday, demanding that the owners of the tucking firms issue drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Specifically, 17 years ago Sister surrendered her identity card to her younger sibling, whose birth was not registered and hidden from authorities for fear of economic penalties and job loss.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The union started the work stoppage after demanding that the Prime Mover Owners Association issued the drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Chattogram District Prime Mover Trailer, Concrete Mixer, Flatbed, Dump Truck Workers Union enforced what was initially a 48-hour strike at 6 a.m. Monday, demanding that the owners of the tucking firms issue drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Specifically, 17 years ago Sister surrendered her identity card to her younger sibling, whose birth was not registered and hidden from authorities for fear of economic penalties and job loss.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The union started the work stoppage after demanding that the Prime Mover Owners Association issued the drivers appointment letters and identity cards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for identity card
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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The military helicopter was sending a Mode S signal, which transmits basic data about altitude and aircraft identification.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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While the identification has triggered international planetary defense measures, experts say that further observations of the asteroid might drop the impact probability down to zero.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some evidence also shows strawberry juice can remove coffee stains.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
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No one wants to be caught up in a criminal prosecution, from the guilty like Menendez to the pardoned like Hunter Biden to those whose cases were dropped like Trump or still pending like Adams, but prosecutors are required to follow the evidence and the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ryan Wilson was hurt and sustained a disabling injury to his right foot, court documents say.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Under the terms of the settlement, reviews posted to Fashion Nova’s website must accurately reflect the views of all other buyers who posted product reviews, court documents show.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By obtaining comprehensive documentation, the aim is to streamline the approval process for projects like the expansion of the feedlot.—
Janean Sorrell,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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If a student is found to be without proper documentation, they may be removed from the bus, detained, and possibly deported under current immigration policies.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 18 defendants, represented by a defense lawyer, are confronted with the witnesses‘ descriptions during the trial and are expected to acknowledge and atone for their crimes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to witnesses, the man was shielding his wife and son from the 16-pound metal ball, which is connected to a steel wire chain.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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