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as in attested
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
war changes anyone who has ever witnessed it first hand
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Recent Examples of witnessed
Seeing New England reach the sport’s biggest stage must sting for Ravens fans that witnessed Baltimore surrender a 24-13 fourth-quarter lead in late December at M&T Bank Stadium.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s no apparent motive to the shooting, because the girls who witnessed it didn’t hear words.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
In his North Carolina gym, Cole witnessed Martin’s athleticism, the tenacity on defense Mavericks fans see nightly and his shooting potential.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
For 20 years, Rosales, the eco-tourism activist, has witnessed the decline of the coral reef and says any development is going to have an impact.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
An Associated Press photographer witnessed the arrests.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Pacific Beach has witnessed our growth, our adventures and our return.
—Karina Weisman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Though fans witnessed the tense confrontation between Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and her father, Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), the fate of The Ghoul's (Walton Goggins) family remains a question mark.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Both Safdie brothers allegedly witnessed the abuse but did not intervene.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
There’s no apparent motive to the shooting, because the girls who witnessed it didn’t hear words.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
In his North Carolina gym, Cole witnessed Martin’s athleticism, the tenacity on defense Mavericks fans see nightly and his shooting potential.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
For 20 years, Rosales, the eco-tourism activist, has witnessed the decline of the coral reef and says any development is going to have an impact.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
An Associated Press photographer witnessed the arrests.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Pacific Beach has witnessed our growth, our adventures and our return.
—Karina Weisman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Though fans witnessed the tense confrontation between Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) and her father, Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), the fate of The Ghoul's (Walton Goggins) family remains a question mark.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Both Safdie brothers allegedly witnessed the abuse but did not intervene.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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But reexamining this dot in light of ongoing LRD fever, the team noticed something strange.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Commeree also noticed that her social media algorithm shifted to show more birth emergencies after viewing the content.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cedillo previously testified that a fingerprint on a door handle from the Chevrolet Equinox is among evidence that connects Tyreion Nixon-Clark, a brother of Jay Nixon-Clark, to the Steel Dust Drive scene.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vann was the only boy involved who testified at the trial, Nichols said.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.—
Jordan Chiles,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Scanned on the street During recent operations, ICE agents have been routinely spotted holding their smartphones to people’s faces in what appear to be attempts to verify people’s citizenship.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2016, the princess flew to Brazil, where she was spotted in a dark suit, ever-present colorful scarf, and bright red sneakers.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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