as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
In that testimony, Baccarelli asserted that taking the drug during pregnancy was not just linked to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism but probably caused them.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
And if you’re not convinced by any of the testimony, you might be morbidly fascinated by the performance art of watching so many allegedly serious people would go on the record about such things.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
Christensen’s Reluctant Dismissal Christensen acknowledged that the plaintiffs presented substantial testimony and scientific data during a two-day hearing in September.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Andrade-Membreno’s attorney, Paul Rogers, argued that Berrios lied and pointed to multiple inconsistent statements to authorities and prosecutors and in her testimony.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
And if you’re not convinced by any of the testimony, you might be morbidly fascinated by the performance art of watching so many allegedly serious people would go on the record about such things.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
Christensen’s Reluctant Dismissal Christensen acknowledged that the plaintiffs presented substantial testimony and scientific data during a two-day hearing in September.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Andrade-Membreno’s attorney, Paul Rogers, argued that Berrios lied and pointed to multiple inconsistent statements to authorities and prosecutors and in her testimony.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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And there is evidence to back this — a Yale University review of insurance claims showed while 60% of women with significant symptoms of menopause seek treatment, almost 75% are left untreated.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the ongoing conversation about Jefferson County Public Schools' financial mess, the purchase of weapon detectors two years ago has been repeatedly pointed to as proof that while overspending occurred, money was also spent on worthwhile investments.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Normally, people who get to wear that godly robe need more proof that someone isn’t capable enough before agreeing to that kind of action.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 1814, in the city of Cap-Henry (Cap-Haitien), King Henry Christophe’s most prolific secretary, Baron de Vastey, published a striking testimonial against slavery, Le Système colonial dévoilé, or The Colonial System Unveiled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Combs wept and held his head in his hands as each of his children walked up to a podium to deliver brief testimonials on his behalf.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Phypers was charged with two felony counts of injuring a spouse, and two felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Detectives are continuing to collect evidence, including surveillance footage and witness statements, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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