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
Any decisions about pardons would have to come from Trump directly, though Republican lawmakers could try to influence his thinking and pressure him to pardon Maxwell in order to expedite her testimony.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Quraishi indicated Schiano’s testimony on behalf of Elad was especially persuasive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
Advertisement Amid the controversy, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to ask a court to release the transcripts of grand jury testimony made against Epstein years ago.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 July 2025
Her testimony didn’t persuade the Republicans on the committee.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Quraishi indicated Schiano’s testimony on behalf of Elad was especially persuasive.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
Advertisement Amid the controversy, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to ask a court to release the transcripts of grand jury testimony made against Epstein years ago.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 29 July 2025
Her testimony didn’t persuade the Republicans on the committee.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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Republican lawmakers and state attorneys general have challenged the basis of those recommendations, arguing that the evidence used to support them is insubstantial.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Authorities matched a black Kia Stinger seen near the park and DNA evidence to McGann after surveillance footage placed him at the scene.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Three lawmakers, Democrats in varying stages of overall agreement with Lamont’s politics, would offer unstinting testimonials about the new trust fund.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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Screenshots of client testimonials, before-and-after metrics, calendar bookings, and revenue dashboards tell your story fast.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Supreme Court threw out Glossip’s murder conviction in February because a key witness lied in court and prosecutors withheld information about him.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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The situation, as described in court records by two other witnesses living in the couple’s house, checked nearly every risk factor for lethal domestic violence on a screening tool used by police agencies in Milwaukee County.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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