1
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
There’s a particularly tragic moment when Bruggelstein tells the story of his drunken father getting run over by a mower, which the young boy witnessed.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information is requested to contact the Bentonville Police Department at (479) 271-3176.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
Not only was Israel next to his mother as she was shot, but Isaac also witnessed the shooting.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In East Africa, Kenya witnessed protests stemming from a contentious finance bill that raised taxes during a cost-of-living crisis.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The California Highway Patrol reopened a large swath of Interstate 5 Saturday after it was closed for a few hours during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton witnessed by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, state authorities said.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1983, Lessios witnessed a mass die-off in sea urchins in the Caribbean that wreaked havoc on the local ecosystem.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
Matt Schulman, the founder and CEO of Pave who had early-career experience at Facebook (now Meta) and Microsoft, has witnessed this shift in his industry.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Zoogoers at the San Diego Zoo witnessed the startling moment a gorilla ran up against a glass viewing platform and broke it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information is requested to contact the Bentonville Police Department at (479) 271-3176.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
Not only was Israel next to his mother as she was shot, but Isaac also witnessed the shooting.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In East Africa, Kenya witnessed protests stemming from a contentious finance bill that raised taxes during a cost-of-living crisis.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
The California Highway Patrol reopened a large swath of Interstate 5 Saturday after it was closed for a few hours during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton witnessed by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, state authorities said.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1983, Lessios witnessed a mass die-off in sea urchins in the Caribbean that wreaked havoc on the local ecosystem.
—JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
Matt Schulman, the founder and CEO of Pave who had early-career experience at Facebook (now Meta) and Microsoft, has witnessed this shift in his industry.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Zoogoers at the San Diego Zoo witnessed the startling moment a gorilla ran up against a glass viewing platform and broke it.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One day, Mae noticed Gracie was looking a little larger than usual.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The following day, the company noticed suspicious activity on its own network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At that sentencing hearing, a number of witnesses for the defense testified to the facts of Lorincz's occupation, none pointing to work as a doctor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The transfer, Holt testified, came just after midnight on June 9.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The European Council affirmed its intention to inject funds into Ukraine’s military and defense budget in early 2026, but the $163 billion loan intended to be financed by Russian accounts held in European financial institutions was scrapped — at least until December.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in October, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge affirmed a lower court's dismissal in the fifth case.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 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
Verb
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The ones at the high-dollar games cited in the indictment could read cards and predict which player had the best hand.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The commission has had traps and game cameras in the area since shortly after the attack occurred, Stephens said in Thursday's news release.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By comparison, during the last two years, there were hundreds spotted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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