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a person who sees something happen and is able to describe it
  • The police are hoping to locate an eyewitness to the shooting.

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The first known use of eyewitness was in 1539

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“Eyewitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyewitness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2020.

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