testified

Definition of testifiednext
past tense of testify
as in swore
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene

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Recent Examples of testified Memorial High School’s head track coach Robert Starr, who coached Metcalf, testified about the day of the meet, Panicker said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026 Multiple witnesses testified that Anthony arrived uninvited and sat down inside the Memorial High School team tent. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 Brooks, who worked as Location Ventures CFO from his hiring in August 2022 to his firing in March 2023, testified under oath that he was contacted by the SEC, Internal Revenue Service and FBI for their civil and criminal investigations into Kapoor and his development dealings. Jay Weaver june 6, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026 McKINNEY, Texas — A Texas medical examiner testified at the Karmelo Anthony murder trial Saturday, saying that the 17-year-old victim, Austin Metcalf, was stabbed through the heart. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026 Craig Stephenson, owner of Metro One Bail Bonds, testified at Wednesday’s hearing but declined to comment. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026 The assistant medical examiner testified that the child was only 19 pounds, which was considered underweight for her age and height. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, testified that the screenplay left him bereft. Isaac Butler, New Yorker, 30 May 2026 During the trial, David Lisac, deputy director of the Colorado Department of Corrections prison operations, testified. Julia Bowling, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testified
Verb
  • The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2024, swore eternal love in Arizona during a very intimate ceremony away from English castles and aristocratic residences.
    Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
  • During the middle of the day when the sun was brightest, visitors swore they had been transported to a faraway tropical island.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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  • Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • The weather this year has been a factor, players have attested, as temperatures have surged into the 90-degree range.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Within the last few days of testimony, several of Metcalf’s former classmates who witnessed the killing have taken the stand.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
  • Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2026
  • That has not been verified, and authorities in Westerly have not been alerted to any potential high-profile events.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026

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“Testified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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