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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 identification
In the meantime, officers and social service workers visit routinely to check in and offer to connect folks with resources like medical treatment, government identification and shelter.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Swift can also apply for a new aircraft identification code used for identifying aircraft in global air traffic systems.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Starting May 7, residents will need a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
At the meetings, the lawsuit alleges, security guards barred some community members from entering the room and later required attendees to provide identification.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Swift can also apply for a new aircraft identification code used for identifying aircraft in global air traffic systems.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Starting May 7, residents will need a Real ID or other acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
At the meetings, the lawsuit alleges, security guards barred some community members from entering the room and later required attendees to provide identification.
—Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
Noun
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Android tablets are also more appropriate for storing documents, photos, and other files than smart TVs are.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2025
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In 1966: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act into law, which allows the American public to request and access federal agency records and documents save for exemptions pertaining to national security and personal privacy.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ten minors without documentation were found at the farm during the raid, eight of whom were unaccompanied, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said in a statement on X.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Schultz later sent the photos to other experts, including Ayyash, for verification.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
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In an era where validation often comes in the form of likes, shares, and algorithms, self-expression can feel like a gamble.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Every piece of software should go through proper review and testing, especially for things like input validation, authentication and how data is stored or transferred.—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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For everyday users and defenders, AI helps detect suspicious logins, flag credential stuffing attempts faster, and power smarter passwordless authentication methods like biometrics.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Protect any sensitive personal information, such as bank accounts, health records and social media accounts, by using multifactor authentication to access it.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Slade said police dragged their feet in investigating firework attacks and dropped the case after three weeks for lack of evidence.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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In October 2005, a Finnish court acquitted Gustafsson, ruling the evidence against him was too weak and inconsistent.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Each of these courses and certificates, when completed and added to your resume/LinkedIn profile, has the potential to lead you to making $100,000 in income.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The suspects allegedly submitted thousands of fraudulent genealogical certificates, some of which bore the names of popular singers like Shakira and J Balvin, and charged clients between €6,000 and €8,000 ($6,000 and $9,400) for citizenship applications.—
Orge Castellano,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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