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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This flight, and others that may follow, will likely be intercepted by fighters for visual identification.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another option is for taxpayers to request an identity protection pin from the IRS, which prevents someone else from filing a tax return using their Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nor is stealth aided by growing evidence of his own neglectful self-care: exhaustion, panic attacks, blackouts, a limp from unattended jogging injuries, eventually audio and visual hallucinations.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The reporting of this figure was not supported with evidence.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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People of color, married people who have changed their names, as well as young and elderly people are more likely to have difficulty in accessing these documents...—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The document alleges that Nezhinskiy also had contact with one of the Ohio suspects less than a week before Burrow's house was broken into.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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State police spoke with several witness who stopped at the crash and attempted to perform CPR on Vega before first responders arrived at the scene, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Colbert would eventually plead guilty to intimidating witness, 2nd degree battery, bank fraud, theft under $5000, and burglary, per Louisiana court records, and received five years probation.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Identity card.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identity%20card. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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