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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
Anyone who witnessed the incident or knows more was asked to contact Menifee PD's Traffic Unit at (951) 723-1634.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Only robotic imagers have witnessed this lunar region.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Staff at the Dallas hospital witnessed similar patterns of the mother reporting issues with the feeding tube and asking for a posey bed, the affidavit reads.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the service, the archbishop and priests carried a cross down the cathedral’s center aisle in an emotions-stirring moment for those who witnessed the traditional procession.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days ahead, the mission will see the astronauts become the first to ever lay eyes on a view of the far side of the moon that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The agency is requesting anyone who witnessed the accident or anyone who may have video footage or information to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The undercover officer personally witnessed Heifler making eight Molotov cocktails in Hoboken on Thursday, prompting his arrest, the complaint said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, since the war broke out, Gulf states — some of whom have no US bases or who are friendly with Tehran — have witnessed indiscriminate Iranian attacks.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Only robotic imagers have witnessed this lunar region.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Staff at the Dallas hospital witnessed similar patterns of the mother reporting issues with the feeding tube and asking for a posey bed, the affidavit reads.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the service, the archbishop and priests carried a cross down the cathedral’s center aisle in an emotions-stirring moment for those who witnessed the traditional procession.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the days ahead, the mission will see the astronauts become the first to ever lay eyes on a view of the far side of the moon that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The agency is requesting anyone who witnessed the accident or anyone who may have video footage or information to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The undercover officer personally witnessed Heifler making eight Molotov cocktails in Hoboken on Thursday, prompting his arrest, the complaint said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, since the war broke out, Gulf states — some of whom have no US bases or who are friendly with Tehran — have witnessed indiscriminate Iranian attacks.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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Illinois election law is more generous, permitting ballots postmarked or attested to by the voter as cast by Election Day to be counted for two weeks afterward.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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An intimate concert by Sir Paul McCartney in Los Angeles has captured fans’ attention after an online post highlighted just how many high-profile celebrities were packed into the same room—and what some fans noticed beyond the music itself.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nick Fasciano, executive director for the nonprofit conservation group Idaho Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill in front of the House committee.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The credibility of the FBI analyst who testified about the matching hairs collapsed, along with any faith in hair analysis as a reliable forensic tool.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The junior trio of Solo Ball, Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart experienced the 2024 national championship run courtside, too, but none played more than seven minutes at the Final Four.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Then there are the many other times the participants may have experienced a strong emotion without actually crying.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite that, Moody’s has affirmed the company’s Aa2 credit rating, pointing to its vast gas reserves and strong cash generation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Pitch reported in 2003 that the state had affirmed that King’s record was clean, and the charges were erroneously linked to his name.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 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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This Diamondbacks rookie had a stellar debut.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Starters carry weight Suggs got going early with a nine-point first quarter and had 13 by the half with four rebounds and four assists.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was spotted in a blue jacket and white collared shirt hobnobbing and posing for photos with cast members and other event attendees.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 4 candidate landing sites are grouped around the south pole below Moretus at the extreme edge of the lunar disk, though only a glimpse of the most northerly sites such as Nobel Crater and Malapert Massif can be spotted when lunar libration is favorable.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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