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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
Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 9 May 2026
For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Cattleman Bruce Kiesewetter, an Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois’ renowned animal sciences program, has witnessed well over 1,000 births during his career.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The astronauts also witnessed two, flashes of light inside the crew cabin, and a sighting of a bright light tentatively assumed to be a laser.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Harpers Ferry witnessed John Brown’s infamous 1859 raid that helped ignite the Civil War.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In 2022, the group conducted a survey in which 48% of nurses self-reported having witnessed violence at work.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
During his work shift, Cooper witnessed the children’s distress.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
But multiple inmates who witnessed the event criticized the deputy, according to the affidavit.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 9 May 2026
For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Cattleman Bruce Kiesewetter, an Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois’ renowned animal sciences program, has witnessed well over 1,000 births during his career.
—Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The astronauts also witnessed two, flashes of light inside the crew cabin, and a sighting of a bright light tentatively assumed to be a laser.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Harpers Ferry witnessed John Brown’s infamous 1859 raid that helped ignite the Civil War.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In 2022, the group conducted a survey in which 48% of nurses self-reported having witnessed violence at work.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
During his work shift, Cooper witnessed the children’s distress.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
But multiple inmates who witnessed the event criticized the deputy, according to the affidavit.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
Verb
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If conditions are favorable, oaks can live hundreds, even thousands, of years, as attested by a 13,000-year-old Palmer’s oak in California.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Jaxon was at daycare April 2 when one of the workers noticed a rash on his body — his arms, legs and bottom, plus a ring around his neck.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Patlola testified that Resilience had fallen far short of paying required rent, and that Ramco is allowed to evict it.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The jury’s decision followed a week-long trial in California, during which makeup artist Allie Shehorn testified about the night Pasqual, her ex-boyfriend, nearly killed her.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Girls affirmed a kind of lust for life that was often at the expense of personal health and safety.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Many have affirmed their resolute support for Stewart despite any allegations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After an initial miss, Jefferson had four makes in a row, needing one save to clinch the win.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Nurse, who has had to deal with multiple challenges during his time with the Sixers, will remain a constant, at least for the near future.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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His approach first gained attention years ago on the San Francisco waterfront, when his birds took flight along the Embarcadero and were spotted by a National Geographic photographer, who followed their path back to him.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The Chicago Tribune reports a third eaglet has been spotted in a nest at Oak Woods Cemetery in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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