as in testimony
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the ruins are a compelling witness of the ancient civilization's cultural and aesthetic achievements
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as in to attest
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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Recent Examples of witness
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet reported that the allegations have caused a disciplinary trial with 1,400 pages of testimony, more than a dozen witnesses, and 38 security cameras.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
The American dream is unstoppable and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed and perhaps will never witness again.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In contrast, Tai — who eventually becomes a powerful lawyer as an adult — often relies on buttering up her witnesses and using courtroom theatrics to get her point across.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
The outlet reported that the allegations have caused a disciplinary trial with 1,400 pages of testimony, more than a dozen witnesses, and 38 security cameras.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Between April and October 2024, the brand witnessed strong sales growth year-on-year, with Australia up 66 percent; the U.K. 61 percent, and New Zealand 57 percent.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
The American dream is unstoppable and our country is on the verge of a comeback, the likes of which the world has never witnessed and perhaps will never witness again.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witness
Noun
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In her 1971 testimony, Atkins claimed that the motivation for the Tate-LaBianca murder spree stemmed from Hinman’s death.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The judge said video evidence and a state trooper’s own testimony contradicted the official police version of events.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Robot backflips are becoming commonplace, but a front flip is significantly more difficult than a backflip, as any gymnast can attest.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Three successive passes in close proximity, which could have caused the drone to lose control, attesting to a desire to restrict free air movement in common areas.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas keeps a tally of layoff notices.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spotted out and about with their three children, and people are noticing their closeness.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of the state bills to ease residency requirements have been based on model legislation from the Cicero Institute, a conservative think tank that sent representatives to testify to legislatures after proposing such programs in 2020.—
Arielle Zionts,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The appeals court noted in its ruling that women had been allowed to testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wheesung’s death marks another tragedy in the Korean entertainment industry, which has experienced a string of losses in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Hoover experienced a 31% increase in A's and B's and a 6% decrease in F's.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As far as the running back position is concerned, there is evidence that Barkley’s sensational year with the Eagles is lifting the status of those who carry the football.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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As yet, there isn’t much systematic evidence on how business spending has been affected.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kettle & Fire also pays to certify its broth is free of any residue from the herbicide glyphosate and proudly displays that fact on its label.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Agencies don’t have the forms to nominate officers and deputies, much less train and certify them.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Witness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witness. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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