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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
Investigators were unable to speak with anyone who witnessed the avalanche and based the report on interviews with rescuers and information collected at the avalanche site, officials stated.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
But LeBron also witnessed the wonder of Wade’s final Heat season, the type of embrace between city and franchise that Jordan was denied in Chicago.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Hani Desouky, owner of Jack London Market, has witnessed rough times along the Oakland embarcadero.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Sergey and Anne witnessed our souls and bodies riddled with fear.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
His grandfather, who told him to never go to Cuba, witnessed his siblings be killed in firing squads.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
That mission doesn't include plans for a landing quite yet, but will instead propel three Americans and one Canadian on a voyage that would take them to see parts of the far side of the moon that not even Apollo astronauts witnessed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight into Saturday.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight after an Israeli force landed there and clashed with local gunmen.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
But LeBron also witnessed the wonder of Wade’s final Heat season, the type of embrace between city and franchise that Jordan was denied in Chicago.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Hani Desouky, owner of Jack London Market, has witnessed rough times along the Oakland embarcadero.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Sergey and Anne witnessed our souls and bodies riddled with fear.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
His grandfather, who told him to never go to Cuba, witnessed his siblings be killed in firing squads.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
That mission doesn't include plans for a landing quite yet, but will instead propel three Americans and one Canadian on a voyage that would take them to see parts of the far side of the moon that not even Apollo astronauts witnessed.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight into Saturday.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The area witnessed intense clashes and airstrikes overnight after an Israeli force landed there and clashed with local gunmen.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
Verb
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An orthopedic surgeon attested to the court the woman was hospitalized after the incident and later underwent a spinal procedure.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, Southern California is home to some of the world’s best — as attested by their starry clientele.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Customers noticed those higher costs and opted to eat elsewhere, which McDonald's noticed.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Rivian R2 made its formal debut with full trim and pricing information, but notably enthusiasts probably should, at least better have, noticed something missing.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the trial, Havericak testified that walk-in visitors to her hospital's emergency room dropped 7% to 8% since 2024.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Something her mother also testified to.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your rocket ship will have already traveled more than 10 light-years (but less than 15), but someone back on Earth will have experienced more than 20 years of time passing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Mar. 2026
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Her medical team will meet with her in honor of World Kidney Day after Sammartano experienced complications during her first pregnancy.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Connecticut should not enact laws that undermine the constitutional rights affirmed by Heller, McDonald, and Bruen.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Morath still affirmed his decision to take over Lake Worth ISD and name new leadership.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 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
Verb
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Noah Everly had a home run and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Cooper, who had five sacks among 41 tackles last season, played inside and outside for the Toreros.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Tripoli was spotted by commercial satellites sailing alone near Taiwan, putting it more than a week away from the waters off Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Don Abelardo Rodriguez, son of the Mexican president, spotted this plot of land from helicopter and turned it into a private home and eventually the region's first resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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