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
Prosecutors may use prerecorded testimony from Twiggs, however, in addition to other hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Months later, in October, King was indicted for perjury, for allegedly lying under oath in grand jury testimony.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Commission members and staff traveled throughout the state in 1964 gathering testimony from labor researchers, employers and worker representatives.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In testimony filed to the utilities commission, Duke Energy North Carolina President Kendal Bowman said the company reduced its request after hearing affordability concerns.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for testimony
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Months later, in October, King was indicted for perjury, for allegedly lying under oath in grand jury testimony.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The Commission members and staff traveled throughout the state in 1964 gathering testimony from labor researchers, employers and worker representatives.
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Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In testimony filed to the utilities commission, Duke Energy North Carolina President Kendal Bowman said the company reduced its request after hearing affordability concerns.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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There’s also evidence a lot is getting through.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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Social media is full of testimonials, but veterinarians and researchers tell a more complicated story about what this fungus can and cannot do.
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The case for regular sauna use as a longevity tool isn’t built on trends or testimonials.
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The witness heard the argument and saw O’Neal punch the woman in the face, according to court documents.
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The revelations led to multiple arrests and a lengthy trial that involved 30 defendants, 18 witnesses and two civil parties.
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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