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
If there’s a conflict about key evidence or testimony, a judge normally won’t grant summary judgment.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Kahan’s testimony isn’t the first time he’s advocated to make ticket-buying more fan-friendly.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
At the outset of this year, the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Powell centered on his testimony to Congress about the cost overruns in a building renovation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The ruling caps a monthslong battle that drew testimony from residents across the state, generated thousands of petition signatures and prompted complaints to lawmakers, the governor and attorney general.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Kahan’s testimony isn’t the first time he’s advocated to make ticket-buying more fan-friendly.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
At the outset of this year, the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into Powell centered on his testimony to Congress about the cost overruns in a building renovation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The ruling caps a monthslong battle that drew testimony from residents across the state, generated thousands of petition signatures and prompted complaints to lawmakers, the governor and attorney general.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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The pickup truck was towed as evidence.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Mahuna declined to say what evidence led investigators to identify Baker as a suspect.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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When the itinerant Athletics chose the Sacramento area as their temporary home, local officials hoped the team’s stay would serve as a showcase for Major League Baseball — as proof that California’s capital region should someday host a team full-time.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Refusing the unisonic testimonial altogether and relying more on cacophonic simultaneity, Harryman explores with a polyphonic troupe how outside social forces inform the inner psyche.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Most wellness trends produce testimonials.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The witness directed responding officers to Parking Structure 8, where Akindahunsi was taken into custody.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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