as in attesting
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 testifying
The movement has spurred a wave of bipartisan state legislation seeking limits on ed tech, with members of Moms for Liberty and other conservative parent groups, Defending Education and Utah Parents United, testifying in support.
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Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
If investigators determine that Noem knowingly misrepresented facts while testifying, the conduct should be prosecuted as a federal felony.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
That hearing featured a parade of opponents testifying against the bill, including the executive director of the Kansas Historical Society and Johnson County officials.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker is planning soon to hold the first public oversight hearing of the Iran war with top US Department of Defense officials testifying, CNN has learned.
—Ted Barrett, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At a hearing in 2023, Mullin challenged a union leader testifying before the committee to a physical fight.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Boise State rolled out the big guns early Friday morning at the Idaho Legislature, testifying at a hearing on a Senate Joint Memorial asking Congress to take action to provide clarity and consistency in college athletics regarding Name, Image and Likeness and revenue sharing.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
That window appears to have expired, and the issue has not been resolved, according to lawmakers testifying earlier this week.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In this case, Ye seemed to court witnesses to be catching some moments of shut-eye Friday while observing and ultimately testifying as a defendant in a trial over his treatment of a contractor at his former Malibu mansion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
If investigators determine that Noem knowingly misrepresented facts while testifying, the conduct should be prosecuted as a federal felony.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
That hearing featured a parade of opponents testifying against the bill, including the executive director of the Kansas Historical Society and Johnson County officials.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker is planning soon to hold the first public oversight hearing of the Iran war with top US Department of Defense officials testifying, CNN has learned.
—Ted Barrett, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At a hearing in 2023, Mullin challenged a union leader testifying before the committee to a physical fight.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Boise State rolled out the big guns early Friday morning at the Idaho Legislature, testifying at a hearing on a Senate Joint Memorial asking Congress to take action to provide clarity and consistency in college athletics regarding Name, Image and Likeness and revenue sharing.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
That window appears to have expired, and the issue has not been resolved, according to lawmakers testifying earlier this week.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In this case, Ye seemed to court witnesses to be catching some moments of shut-eye Friday while observing and ultimately testifying as a defendant in a trial over his treatment of a contractor at his former Malibu mansion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testifying
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Cook’s attorney argued to have his original $75,000 bail reduced by $50,000 during a dangerousness hearing Friday, using letters attesting to Cook’s character and community service in the region.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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But two German rifle cartridges with iron bullets suggest that Jews hid from the Nazis in this difficult to navigate terrain, further, if not poetically, attesting to the protective ambiance of the forests of Włodawa, Poland, preserving, if not protecting history and also human life.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Mar. 2026
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Warren was bleeding but conscious, propped on an elbow, ordering Sneaky to get the sheep back, swearing when the man tried to move him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another research project showed that negative spectator behaviors like swearing or threatening language was observed at 68% of events.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wood took her own life after struggling with grief and the emotional trauma of witnessing her husband’s murder, her daughter explained to the judge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Neuvel became a critic of the Dutch mental-health system after witnessing the experiences of his teenage daughter, Nora, who suffered from severe anorexia.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Yet when investigators rely on it without verifying the facts, mistakes can happen.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Before booking surgery abroad, professional guidance often recommends verifying a surgeon’s credentials, understanding the full aftercare plan, and considering how complications—though uncommon—would be managed after returning home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Testifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifying. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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