as in witnesses
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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Recent Examples of eyewitnesses
Mueller said in his closing statements there was no evidence, including eyewitnesses.
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CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The incident was first reported by The Fresno Bee, and eyewitnesses confirmed the vandalism to Outside.
—Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Turner's conviction was based largely on the testimonies of three eyewitnesses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The encounter was recorded by eyewitnesses, and videos have circulated widely on social media.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
As eyewitnesses, police body cameras and a police helicopter recorded the scene, Husien briefly got into the sergeant’s police SUV before running off as dozens of gunshots were fired.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
These observations are found in newspaper articles, pamphlets, and journals, and in dozens of letters and diary and journal entries written by eyewitnesses to Friend’s ministry.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither video evidence nor three eyewitnesses supported the officer’s account about the broom and shovels or that there had been a third person involved.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The Star Tribune reported that eyewitnesses said staff were fearful as the agents ate their meal.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The incident was first reported by The Fresno Bee, and eyewitnesses confirmed the vandalism to Outside.
—Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Turner's conviction was based largely on the testimonies of three eyewitnesses.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
The encounter was recorded by eyewitnesses, and videos have circulated widely on social media.
—Karen Cortes, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
As eyewitnesses, police body cameras and a police helicopter recorded the scene, Husien briefly got into the sergeant’s police SUV before running off as dozens of gunshots were fired.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
These observations are found in newspaper articles, pamphlets, and journals, and in dozens of letters and diary and journal entries written by eyewitnesses to Friend’s ministry.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Neither video evidence nor three eyewitnesses supported the officer’s account about the broom and shovels or that there had been a third person involved.
—Jack Brook, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The Star Tribune reported that eyewitnesses said staff were fearful as the agents ate their meal.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eyewitnesses
witnesses
Noun
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Any witnesses' names, addresses and telephone numbers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials in Colorado are seeking photos, videos, witnesses and information about what may have started a 130-acre grass fire.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eyewitnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyewitnesses. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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