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, 9 Jan. 2026
Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple videos taken by witnesses and shared on social media show the driver of a maroon compact sport utility vehicle reversing before accelerating forward and turning to leave when an agent — standing in front of the vehicle — opens fire.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The person facing death can pick two witnesses — an attorney, a spiritual adviser or a family member.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
However, numerous witnesses and local leaders are questioning that account.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Macklin Good’s killing Wednesday morning in a residential neighborhood south of downtown was recorded on video by witnesses, and by the evening hundreds of people came out for a vigil to mourn her and urge the public to resist immigration enforcement.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Video shows when witnesses saw the UPS plane crash near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport just moments after takeoff.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2025
Who is going to serve as witnesses in NASCAR trial?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The teacher witnesses the car wreck and runs inside to retrieve her phone, using a rock to keep the door propped open.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
More impressive will be the execution of the heavy subject matter, as Reeves witnesses a horrific crime and tries to recover her fragile sense of security.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Healy expects to file a bill to provide some criminal immunity from drug charges to anyone who witnesses someone else suffering an overdose.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
Set in early-'60s Louisiana, the film stars Jurnee Smollett as Eve, a 10-year-old girl who witnesses a shocking incident in her home that shakes her to her core.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
The tragedy of the mauling death of Michael Millett III in a community with an alleged history of incidents involving dangerous dogs should serve as a reminder for anyone who witnesses or experiences a dog behaving aggressively to file a complaint with local animal control.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Knechtle said one detail that resonated with Barron was a story about the pastor's friend in Africa who allegedly witnesses thousands of Muslims coming to Christ through dreams and revelations.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Here, a young girl witnesses something horrifying in Golden Gate Park, where the movie was shot in 2024.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
However, some witnesses told police that the dispute between Holmes and the supplier had been resolved.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Although multiple witnesses reported seeing a shark near where Fox disappeared, the coroner did not officially confirm a shark bite until Thursday.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple videos taken by witnesses and shared on social media show the driver of a maroon compact sport utility vehicle reversing before accelerating forward and turning to leave when an agent — standing in front of the vehicle — opens fire.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The person facing death can pick two witnesses — an attorney, a spiritual adviser or a family member.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
However, numerous witnesses and local leaders are questioning that account.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Macklin Good’s killing Wednesday morning in a residential neighborhood south of downtown was recorded on video by witnesses, and by the evening hundreds of people came out for a vigil to mourn her and urge the public to resist immigration enforcement.
—Tim Sullivan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Video shows when witnesses saw the UPS plane crash near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport just moments after takeoff.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2025
Who is going to serve as witnesses in NASCAR trial?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The teacher witnesses the car wreck and runs inside to retrieve her phone, using a rock to keep the door propped open.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
More impressive will be the execution of the heavy subject matter, as Reeves witnesses a horrific crime and tries to recover her fragile sense of security.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Healy expects to file a bill to provide some criminal immunity from drug charges to anyone who witnesses someone else suffering an overdose.
—Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
Set in early-'60s Louisiana, the film stars Jurnee Smollett as Eve, a 10-year-old girl who witnesses a shocking incident in her home that shakes her to her core.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
The tragedy of the mauling death of Michael Millett III in a community with an alleged history of incidents involving dangerous dogs should serve as a reminder for anyone who witnesses or experiences a dog behaving aggressively to file a complaint with local animal control.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Knechtle said one detail that resonated with Barron was a story about the pastor's friend in Africa who allegedly witnesses thousands of Muslims coming to Christ through dreams and revelations.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Here, a young girl witnesses something horrifying in Golden Gate Park, where the movie was shot in 2024.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
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Later episodes include interviews with contemporary creative partners like James Cameron and Danny Elfman, but the heart of the series comes from the Imagineers' nostalgic testimonies of the parks' early days.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mediazona has reported on the circumstances of the Moskva sinking extensively in the past, publishing testimonies from the families of sailors who were killed – and whose deaths were never officially acknowledged by the Russian military.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As managing director at the luxe Bluefields Bay Villas on the island's relaxed and radiant southwestern coast, Moncure attests that this is a part of the island that never feels crowded, even as cruise ships and busy all-inclusives bring thousands of tourists elsewhere in Jamaica.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ancient wisdom attests to this powerful creative spirit.—
Andrew McDiarmid,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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His friend Tanya, excuse me, partner in content creation, notices blood pouring out from his back.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Except Cousins notices the teapot is empty and so is the cup.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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The island nation’s state-of-the-art sprawl testifies to its ascent as a global financial hub, a place for oligarchs to shelter their wealth and speculate.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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This back-and-forth struggle to dominate American institutions testifies to their surpassing value and to their insusceptibility to permanent subordination.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Best Times to Visit for Good Weather Unsurprisingly, Dallas experiences its best weather in the spring and fall.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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This guarantees quality and type.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Renate Reinsve, Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Cynthia Erivo and several others are all vying for inclusion in a category with just five available slots, a level of competition that all but guarantees notable omissions on Oscar nomination morning.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 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
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However, if the governing body eyes a group of six or seven, Aledo could stay with the Dallas-Fort Worth teams, as the Bearcats are farther east than Weatherford and Granbury.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Dec. 2025
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Beyond this natural system of supply and demand, Bitcoin undergoes a process known as halving in order to regulate token inflow.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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In this aerial image, heavy machinery is visible at the beginning of the demolition of the Atlanta Medical Center as the site undergoes its transformation into a new face of the developing project on Monday, June 30, 2025.—
Ariel Hart,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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