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
For the first time in two years, Kansans will be allowed to change the gender on their driver’s licenses and state identification cards unless the state Supreme Court intervenes to prevent it.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
As of Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States and for access to some federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Items seized included a garbage bag that contained a women’s purse, wallet, identification cards for Worser, various cards and a garbage bag that contained a mixture of male and female clothing that were saturated in a red blood-like substance, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill:
Passport verification unavailable amid outage
A system used to verify passport document data for agencies that issue driver’s licenses and identification cards was unavailable Wednesday amid an outage, according to a transportation group.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
As of Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States and for access to some federal facilities, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2025
Items seized included a garbage bag that contained a women’s purse, wallet, identification cards for Worser, various cards and a garbage bag that contained a mixture of male and female clothing that were saturated in a red blood-like substance, the warrant affidavit said.
—Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
In Other News Branch out with other reads on The Hill:
Passport verification unavailable amid outage
A system used to verify passport document data for agencies that issue driver’s licenses and identification cards was unavailable Wednesday amid an outage, according to a transportation group.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification card
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The probe will include interviews of all responding officers and witnesses and a review of all video of the incident, including clips posted to social media as well as public and private surveillance footage.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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At least two dozen defendants and one witness in criminal cases in metro Denver have been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and deported in the middle of ongoing state prosecutions since September, The Denver Post found.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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This column, adapted from remarks at the opening of the PragerU Founders Museum exhibit last month, was originally published by RealClearEducation and made available via RealClearWire.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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But do peruse the two retail shops accompanying the exhibit carrying vintage furniture, art books and playful Eames’ gift items.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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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It is made of solid and engineered wood, and its double-wheel casters make gliding around your home office a breeze — whether reaching for a document on another desk or closing the door so unexpected guests don’t pop into Zoom.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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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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