testifies (to)

present tense third-person singular of testify (to)
as in vouches (for)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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Verb
  • To avoid getting scammed by a bad actor posing as a counselor, stick to reputable nonprofits and watch for red flags like upfront fees, guarantees to erase your debt or advice to stop talking to your creditors.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Not that game day roster commitment by itself guarantees anything.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • The study affirms the safety of joint replacements, which give millions around the world a new lease on life each year.
    Mike McRae August 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the pandemic affirms Prem’s view that the public and private sectors need to work together in a health crisis.
    Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • If the judge certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge it by asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Perkins will officially lose his seat on the dais once the Jackson County Election Board certifies the results of the special election.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • The range in itself attests to the varied ramifications of Brancusi’s corpus.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The sense of concern, yet complete lack of judgement the movie shows Jim, attests to both their decades of friendship and a deep reservoir of empathy that exists on the other side camera.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The film follows a young security guard in Manila who accidentally witnesses a high-profile murder involving an American movie star.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Testifies (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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