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
Their dad had amassed quite a collection from the war, including photos of staff and residents of Heidenheim, identity cards, letters of recommendation and medical documents detailing his concentration camp abuse.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identity card
Noun
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Sensitive information includes financial account information, or personal identification information (including social security numbers and dates of birth).—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Conformal prediction Machine learning is one tool researchers have started using for microplastic identification.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hochman announced Friday he's asked the court to deny the brothers' habeas corpus petition, arguing the new evidence isn't credible or admissible.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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