as in testimonies
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the ruins are a compelling witness of the ancient civilization's cultural and aesthetic achievements
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as in attests
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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as in experiences
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 witnesses
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Police said a description of the suspect vehicle was obtained from witnesses and the vehicle was later found.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office said there were several potential witnesses at the scene, but that there was no information on the shooter.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office said there is no suspect information at this time and that there were numerous potential witnesses on scene.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
All witnesses must enter through the courthouse’s public entrance.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Police are seeking to talk to witnesses.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
As the day continued and police barriers were taken down, witnesses, friends and strangers left flowers and candles on a makeshift memorial on Buford’s front step.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
A student witnesses the gunfire Comeaux had left the bar to grab pizza at a food truck across the street about 10 minutes before the first gunshots were fired.
—Jack Myer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The film is work of autobiographical fiction from de Araújo about an 8-year-old — played by newcomer Mason Reeves — who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Josephine, directed by Beth de Araújo, is named after its 8-year-old protagonist (played by Mason Reeves), who witnesses a violent assault.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Written, produced, and directed by Beth de Araújo, the film follows the psychological fallout after eight-year-old Josephine (Reeves) witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The brand will be featured on match clocks, countdown trackers, and other on-site and digital signage throughout the 2026 PPL season, which witnesses five events across North America, beginning in New York City in July and ending with the City’s Cup Finals in Miami.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In her very first on-screen role, young Mason Reeves offers up a nuanced, brave, and deeply intuitive performance as the titular character, an eight-year-old San Francisco resident who witnesses a horrific crime and has to deal with the emotional fallout.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Anyone who witnesses or suspects that an animal is being neglected or abused is asked to call the SPCA's Confidential Cruelty Hotline at (914) 941-7797.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Investigators, who spoke to witnesses and reviewed surveillance video, determined that Gruver and Makarem got into an argument, during which Makarem pulled out a gun and fired multiple rounds into the homicide victim’s car, according to police.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Police said a description of the suspect vehicle was obtained from witnesses and the vehicle was later found.
—Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office said there were several potential witnesses at the scene, but that there was no information on the shooter.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Sheriff’s Office said there is no suspect information at this time and that there were numerous potential witnesses on scene.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
All witnesses must enter through the courthouse’s public entrance.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Police are seeking to talk to witnesses.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
As the day continued and police barriers were taken down, witnesses, friends and strangers left flowers and candles on a makeshift memorial on Buford’s front step.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
While figuring out a way to bring the animals back and halt the dynamiting of the dam on the edge of her pond, Mabel witnesses a beaver being thrown in the back of a van and whisked off to Beaverton University.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
A student witnesses the gunfire Comeaux had left the bar to grab pizza at a food truck across the street about 10 minutes before the first gunshots were fired.
—Jack Myer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
The film is work of autobiographical fiction from de Araújo about an 8-year-old — played by newcomer Mason Reeves — who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Josephine, directed by Beth de Araújo, is named after its 8-year-old protagonist (played by Mason Reeves), who witnesses a violent assault.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Written, produced, and directed by Beth de Araújo, the film follows the psychological fallout after eight-year-old Josephine (Reeves) witnesses a crime in Golden Gate Park.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
The brand will be featured on match clocks, countdown trackers, and other on-site and digital signage throughout the 2026 PPL season, which witnesses five events across North America, beginning in New York City in July and ending with the City’s Cup Finals in Miami.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In her very first on-screen role, young Mason Reeves offers up a nuanced, brave, and deeply intuitive performance as the titular character, an eight-year-old San Francisco resident who witnesses a horrific crime and has to deal with the emotional fallout.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Anyone who witnesses or suspects that an animal is being neglected or abused is asked to call the SPCA's Confidential Cruelty Hotline at (914) 941-7797.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
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Often, the most heartbreaking testimonies come from the models themselves, who share accounts of humiliation and trauma that took place in front of millions watching and left them unable to work in the industry after due to the show’s stigma.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Cluntons sat for hours last week for separate closed-door testimonies after the committee threatened them with contempt charges.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, 21 pages of notes in his book attests to the work Crawford put into the project over the course of a year.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Charlie’s mother, Lucy, attests to her bank account feeling the rise of the analog economy.—
Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Zac has gotten dressed up and feels like a newlywed, but Jen barely notices.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The physician Karl Landsteiner notices that blood from different people doesn’t mix well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Witness testifies about helping Benjamin Song evade capture Later, the fourth cooperating witness testified.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bright streaks known as ejecta rays can be seen streaking away from young impact craters in Odendahl's photo, whose existence testifies to the incredible force unleashed in their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carlsbad, California Located on the Pacific in north San Diego County, Carlsbad experiences mild weather year-round.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Remaining behind the wheel also guarantees occupant safety.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, any liberalization comes with many questions, especially regarding which guarantees the government would be willing to provide to assure investors.—
Andrés Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Subsequently, the filmmaker became enamored with airplanes and transferred that same fascination onto Lil Ant, who eyes the planes overhead with palpable yearning and, at one point, shoplifts a toy plane from a store.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Talarico’s numbers are notable and underscore the Senate Democratic primary will be hard-fought as the party eyes the chance to flip a Senate seat in the Lone Star State.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sourdough undergoes natural fermentation rather than relying on additives found in baker's yeast.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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On top of all of those practices, John also routinely undergoes extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation treatments, which essentially serves as blood filtration—sort of like dialysis.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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