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
Already, testimony about Altman's turbulent tenure at the ChatGPT maker has become prime fodder for internet jokes.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
Already, testimony about Altman’s turbulent tenure at the ChatGPT maker has become prime fodder for internet jokes.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
For eight days in the Fairfield-Suisun district office beginning in July 2019, the three-member panel, including a teacher selected by Agan, heard testimony from students, teachers and administrators.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
Altman’s testimony got testy when a lawyer for Musk, Steven Molo, began cross-examination.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
Already, testimony about Altman’s turbulent tenure at the ChatGPT maker has become prime fodder for internet jokes.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
For eight days in the Fairfield-Suisun district office beginning in July 2019, the three-member panel, including a teacher selected by Agan, heard testimony from students, teachers and administrators.
—Holly McDede, ProPublica, 12 May 2026
Altman’s testimony got testy when a lawyer for Musk, Steven Molo, began cross-examination.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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After Arakawa and Hackman were found dead, officials conducted an environmental assessment of their home that found evidence of rodents and rodent feces around their property, according to a copy of the report obtained by USA TODAY in April 2025.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented DNA evidence matching blood found on the rim of Alnaji’s megaphone to Kessler.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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During the meeting, Lucas said a security plan for a business might look like proof of additional security cameras or hiring private security.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Petrie didn’t only celebrate his own hits but pointed to rival shows like Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK and Prime Video’s Last One Laughing as proof that British comedy is in rude health.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The new release consists of 161 files, most of which are PDFs recounting investigative reports and eyewitness testimonials (including from a few Apollo astronauts, who saw some strange things near the moon).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Subramaniam, who started as a marketing associate 35 years ago and became only the second CEO in FedEx’s history after Fred Smith, didn’t arrive to deliver a polished testimonial.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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There can’t be many people who have seen more of the world than Attenborough has, and borne witness to more cycles of creation and destruction.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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According to court documents, witnesses told police that Smith and another person were walking south on North Holmes near the entrance to the apartment complex when Crosby and two others approached them, yelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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