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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
Saturday’s large crowd witnessed a low-scoring contest for most of the afternoon.
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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The suit also said the attack traumatized other children who witnessed it, which continued to give them nightmares.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The paintings incorporate scenes Martinez witnessed during nighttime walks through Istanbul, contemplating the boundaries and borders created by the city’s barriers, amid political unrest and oppression.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The first fight between on-the-rocks elder millennials Josh (Oscar Isaac) and Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), witnessed by the young betrotheds Austin (Charles Melton) and Ashley (Cailee Spaeny), creates the toxic connection between the couples and sets off everything else that happens on the show.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Vasavada, who has witnessed NASA’s methodical approach to searching for evidence of ancient water and past habitability on Mars, believes returning samples is the only way to complete this multidecade quest for answers.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped out of the car to chase the shooter on foot.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
At a restroom in a retail store near Corbin Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Winnetka, a victim reported, a suspect was witnessed using his cellphone to record her from under the stall.
—City News Service, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Novato Police Department Traffic Section at 415-897-4361.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The suit also said the attack traumatized other children who witnessed it, which continued to give them nightmares.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The paintings incorporate scenes Martinez witnessed during nighttime walks through Istanbul, contemplating the boundaries and borders created by the city’s barriers, amid political unrest and oppression.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The first fight between on-the-rocks elder millennials Josh (Oscar Isaac) and Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), witnessed by the young betrotheds Austin (Charles Melton) and Ashley (Cailee Spaeny), creates the toxic connection between the couples and sets off everything else that happens on the show.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Vasavada, who has witnessed NASA’s methodical approach to searching for evidence of ancient water and past habitability on Mars, believes returning samples is the only way to complete this multidecade quest for answers.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Two plainclothes officers who were driving west in an unmarked vehicle witnessed the shooting and leaped out of the car to chase the shooter on foot.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
At a restroom in a retail store near Corbin Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Winnetka, a victim reported, a suspect was witnessed using his cellphone to record her from under the stall.
—City News Service, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Novato Police Department Traffic Section at 415-897-4361.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
Verb
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In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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David Harris, a former longtime Republican state representative from Arlington Heights, attested to that based on their time working together on revenue issues.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vehicle was apparently abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and towed to a police impound lot, where an employee noticed a foul smell emanating from the trunk last September and alerted authorities.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trader bet $119 that the weather in Paris on April 15 would jump past the equivalent of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and weather enthusiasts online noticed a sudden spike in temperature on that day.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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During the trial, the victim testified that Newton pointed a gun at the victim’s head and threatened her with it instead of attempting to pistol-whip her.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Horner testified in court Wednesday about her son’s troubled childhood and her own struggles with addiction.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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São Jorge last experienced a land eruption in 1808.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fritz affirmed Horner is capable of knowing right from wrong.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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His sentence was most recently affirmed in 1998.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 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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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Investigators identified Gavin as a suspect after he was spotted on video surveillance using Caballero’s debit card following her death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fernando Mendoza isn’t expected to turn up at the NFL Draft, but he will be spotted in a commercial tied to the annual event.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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