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
Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman interviewed witnesses from that night.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Adult witnesses whom Cox will be able to question include a mother who had a child under the age of 12 with her and allegedly saw Cox masturbating in the shower.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
According to Tisch, witnesses saw flames and smoke as the device struck a barrier in a crosswalk, a few feet away from police officers.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Likewise, the agent had no right to exceed his authority, especially if, as witnesses said, Porter wasn’t posing a threat.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Investigators are looking for witnesses and searching for evidence at the shooting scene.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
At least three explosions were heard Saturday evening near the Intelligence Ministry building in northern Tehran, witnesses said, adding that air defense systems had begun operating there.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
As word spread of Khamenei’s death, some in Tehran could be seen cheering from rooftops, witnesses said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
Police are seeking to talk to witnesses.
—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The American-Statesman interviewed witnesses from that night.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Adult witnesses whom Cox will be able to question include a mother who had a child under the age of 12 with her and allegedly saw Cox masturbating in the shower.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
According to Tisch, witnesses saw flames and smoke as the device struck a barrier in a crosswalk, a few feet away from police officers.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Likewise, the agent had no right to exceed his authority, especially if, as witnesses said, Porter wasn’t posing a threat.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Investigators are looking for witnesses and searching for evidence at the shooting scene.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
At least three explosions were heard Saturday evening near the Intelligence Ministry building in northern Tehran, witnesses said, adding that air defense systems had begun operating there.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
As word spread of Khamenei’s death, some in Tehran could be seen cheering from rooftops, witnesses said.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The district board voted last month to issue preliminary layoff notices for more than 400 district employees.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Vanderpump notices details other guests miss, and bad lighting tops her list of hotel sins.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The crispy, flavorful fry on her popular catfish testifies to those soulful connections.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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McFadden testifies in Raleigh On Monday, McFadden tesitified to lawmakers in Raleigh on jail deaths generally, as well as other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Without gravity pulling downward, the brain floats in the skull and experiences various forces from the surrounding soft tissues and the skull itself.—
Rachael Seidler,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Psychosis is defined as when a person experiences an alteration in their perception of reality, impacting their ability to think clearly and manage their emotions.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The referendum contains a ban on hotels and lodging at the beach, which guarantees that, despite the opposition’s assertions, the beach will never be privatized.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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None of this guarantees that Cuellar or Gonzalez will win in November.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
8 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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This temporary form of hair shedding is called telogen effluvium and can happen any time the body undergoes significant physiological or psychological strain.—
Julia Sullivan,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The hotel’s announcement on March 5 notes that the Chalet will serve as the heart of hotel operations while the main manor undergoes repair, and that access to the hotel spa, The Retreat at Castle Hill by Farmaesthetics, will be temporarily located on the Chalet’s upper level.—
Savana Dunning,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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