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
These openings will serve those needing driver's license or identification card renewal or replacement services.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Oct. 2024
Face mask, clothing, fake IDs Clothing, including a face mask, and fraudulent identification cards similar to the ones used by the shooter were found in Mangione's possession when he was arrested, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Even this veteran managed to somehow misplace her keycard/cruise identification card, which is how to access not only your stateroom but the ship itself.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
In another video, a little boy appeared to toddle out of a cell as women around him rejoiced, with some expressing confusion after being told they'd been freed and asking for their belongings and their identification cards.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Oct. 2024
Face mask, clothing, fake IDs Clothing, including a face mask, and fraudulent identification cards similar to the ones used by the shooter were found in Mangione's possession when he was arrested, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2024
Even this veteran managed to somehow misplace her keycard/cruise identification card, which is how to access not only your stateroom but the ship itself.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
In another video, a little boy appeared to toddle out of a cell as women around him rejoiced, with some expressing confusion after being told they'd been freed and asking for their belongings and their identification cards.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for identification card
Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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The witnesses told the company the parachutist did not appear to take corrective actions, and a reserve parachute was not deployed.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
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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The exhibit also provides an intimate look at how the writer struggled with class restrictions during the Regency period.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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The site, which documents the legacy of slavery in America, uses first-person narratives, art, educational exhibits, and interactive media to tell a comprehensive story.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Chinese Hack: One of China’s intelligence agencies hacked the U.S. Treasury Department, gaining access to the workstations of government employees and unclassified documents, the Biden administration said.—
Meaghan Tobin,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The card tells authorities they were presented with it because its holder wishes to remain silent and wishes not to sign documents, among other things.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Under current policy, employers in states that do not have mandatory E-Verify laws must complete an I-9 form for every employee, which requires the employer to examine an employee’s work authorization documentation, such as a passport, driver’s license, permanent resident card or other forms.—
Rachel Spacek,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Identification card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification%20card. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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