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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
No injuries were reported after the incident, but airport staff who witnessed the landing described hearing multiple popping sounds as the wheels hit the tarmac followed by visible smoke.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the police report, officers witnessed the spitting on video, but not the use of racial slurs.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Their bond was deep, joyful, and unmistakable to anyone who witnessed it.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Unless Greenland’s ice remains frozen, coastal inundation will force the largest migration that humanity has ever witnessed.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not spoken to investigators can contact state patrol dispatch at 970-249-4392 and reference case VC260009.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Lanning witnessed the buy-in and believed in the process.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Investigators are asking for anyone who might have witnessed the deadly crash to contact the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Squad detectives.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Historic data In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the police report, officers witnessed the spitting on video, but not the use of racial slurs.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Their bond was deep, joyful, and unmistakable to anyone who witnessed it.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Unless Greenland’s ice remains frozen, coastal inundation will force the largest migration that humanity has ever witnessed.
—Paul Bierman, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not spoken to investigators can contact state patrol dispatch at 970-249-4392 and reference case VC260009.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Lanning witnessed the buy-in and believed in the process.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Investigators are asking for anyone who might have witnessed the deadly crash to contact the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Squad detectives.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Historic data In 2024, California witnessed 8,011 fires caused by humans, as reported by NIFC, which burned 990,939 acres of wildland.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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The Gators’ 4-8 finish and a weak offense attested to the struggles.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
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The use of generative AI to automatically fill out (and, in some cases, even submit) applications is harmful to everyone; employers are unable to filter through the noise, and legitimate candidates have a harder time getting noticed—much less advancing to an interview.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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For pro basketball fans who haven’t noticed, City Hall is catty-corner, across South Akard Street, from Memorial Auditorium, built in 1957.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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During Braddy’s trial in 2007, a medical expert testified that Quatisha was still alive when alligators bit her.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hemphill testified alongside Winston Pingeon, a Capitol Police officer who tried to defend the building that day.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Following earlier issues with its primary IMU, the mission switched to a backup unit that experienced accelerated wear, leaving MAVEN unable to fully rely on either system.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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This organization will repurpose them into burial outfits or keepsakes for moms who've experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Smithsonian’s board quickly affirmed its autonomy, but Sajet resigned shortly thereafter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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In an opinion by Circuit Judge Alan David Lourie, the Federal Circuit last week affirmed the TTAB’s decision.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 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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Ewing never married or had children, but is survived by other family members, per Extra.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The actress has been spotted in this shoe multiple times in at least two colors, proving that the iconic look is versatile enough to be worn with jeans, dresses, or athleisure.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The pair have been spotted on a few date nights over the years.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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