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
The committee released a transcript and video of Smith's closed-door testimony last month.
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Jaala Brown, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
To use him as their central witness, prosecutors will have to cut him a deal on his prison term while corroborating his likely testimony — no easy task.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Thursday marked the second full day of testimony in the Texas trial of former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Gravano's testimony was seen as a major breakthrough in the U.S. campaign against the Mafia because a high-ranking member broke the code of silence (omertà) to become a government witness in exchange for leniency for his own crimes, including 19 gangland slayings.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jaala Brown, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
To use him as their central witness, prosecutors will have to cut him a deal on his prison term while corroborating his likely testimony — no easy task.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Thursday marked the second full day of testimony in the Texas trial of former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Gravano's testimony was seen as a major breakthrough in the U.S. campaign against the Mafia because a high-ranking member broke the code of silence (omertà) to become a government witness in exchange for leniency for his own crimes, including 19 gangland slayings.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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The search for evidence brought Ohio investigators to the top floor of a quiet Lincoln Park building, a corner apartment that was used by McKee, now accused of killing Monique and Spencer Tepe, his ex-wife and her current husband.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area and collected evidence and statements from witnesses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The executive order, issued in March, included new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Euronews states applicants also need to show proof of health insurance that covers them in Bulgaria and is valid throughout the Schengen Zone.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.—
Alia Pharr,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Archival footage and personal recollections are blended in the movie, alongside testimonials from the closest people to him.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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According to the complaint, another witness who lives in the apartment told police Toney came over to visit, smoke marijuana and prepare dinner.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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