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Recent Examples of testified
Patlola testified that Resilience had fallen far short of paying required rent, and that Ramco is allowed to evict it.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The jury’s decision followed a week-long trial in California, during which makeup artist Allie Shehorn testified about the night Pasqual, her ex-boyfriend, nearly killed her.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
At the time of her death, Fox had risen through the ranks and was promoted to a manager position, her mother later testified, per The Repository.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In November, Kerber testified that Villa Chardonnay had received between $30,000 and $40,000 in donations a month prior and $70,000 in cash from her parents, according to a transcript of the meeting filed in court.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The founder of Othram testified that his lab could probably process the sample within a few weeks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The founder of Othram testified that his lab could probably get the sample processed within a few weeks.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Family Photo/Courtesy of Attorney Sean Walton via AP Christopher Corne was driving nearby that day and testified for the prosecution at both trials.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The jury’s decision followed a week-long trial in California, during which makeup artist Allie Shehorn testified about the night Pasqual, her ex-boyfriend, nearly killed her.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
At the time of her death, Fox had risen through the ranks and was promoted to a manager position, her mother later testified, per The Repository.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
In November, Kerber testified that Villa Chardonnay had received between $30,000 and $40,000 in donations a month prior and $70,000 in cash from her parents, according to a transcript of the meeting filed in court.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The founder of Othram testified that his lab could probably process the sample within a few weeks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The founder of Othram testified that his lab could probably get the sample processed within a few weeks.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Family Photo/Courtesy of Attorney Sean Walton via AP Christopher Corne was driving nearby that day and testified for the prosecution at both trials.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testified
Verb
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Then-Vice President Harris swore Bass into office in 2022.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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And the body that sold stories like Chambliss’s for years, who swore compensating players would cheapen the game, is the only entity who wants his story to end.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Lorna Breen Foundation has verified 43 state medical boards — and more than 500 hospitals — as Wellbeing First Champions, meaning their applications no longer include intrusive mental health questions.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Most will find they're verified immediately, but Unidays says some scenarios may require customers to wait up to 24 hours.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Testified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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