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
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The hearing featured testimony from multiple witnesses described as whistleblowers with experience in military UAP incidents.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Quick thinks the shooting was premeditated and that law enforcement will start with interviewing witnesses.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
During the trial, witnesses among the girls testify to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the three hearings, several witnesses – including journalists and high-ranking military members – have testified under oath about shadowy military programs to retrieve and study not only interstellar alien craft, but the extraterrestrial pilots themselves.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Consistent with Crawford, the Confrontation Clause guarantees the defendant a face-to-face meeting with witnesses.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
With tens of thousands of attendees having now dispersed, vital witnesses or clues could be lost.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Investigators are continuing to canvass the area for potential witnesses and surveillance footage, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The hearing featured testimony from multiple witnesses described as whistleblowers with experience in military UAP incidents.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Quick thinks the shooting was premeditated and that law enforcement will start with interviewing witnesses.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
During the trial, witnesses among the girls testify to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Across the three hearings, several witnesses – including journalists and high-ranking military members – have testified under oath about shadowy military programs to retrieve and study not only interstellar alien craft, but the extraterrestrial pilots themselves.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Consistent with Crawford, the Confrontation Clause guarantees the defendant a face-to-face meeting with witnesses.
—Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
With tens of thousands of attendees having now dispersed, vital witnesses or clues could be lost.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
For example, a person who witnesses a store robbery or a suicide attempt they cannot be charged for failing to do anything.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
Noun
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During closing arguments, prosecutor Bronwyn Nayci emphasized how Ramos-Aviles abused children for years — recounting the girls’ testimonies.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Companies can look for the proof of their commitment in member testimonies and in social media posts.—
Melissa Cummings,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Available in dozens of colorways and patterns, there are plenty of options for designing a summery bedscape—and Harrison attests that the hues match their descriptions.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Walkinshaw attests that print is a powerful medium that is valued.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The algorithm notices patterns and rewards reliable creators with better reach.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Watson notices Ringo’s loyalty in the smallest moments.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Lisa DeNell Cook, nominee to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, testifies during a Senate Banking nominations hearing on June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the rescissions package on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Washington.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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While most earthquakes are moderate in strength and cause little damage, tremors are frequent, and the country experiences thousands of small quakes each year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Like Earth, Jupiter experiences brilliant auroras around its poles — but something funky happens with Jupiter's Galilean moons that doesn't happen with our own satellite.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the saying goes in Argentine politics, nothing guarantees survival in this unpredictable landscape.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Its utilization in residential buildings including senior housing, affordable housing complexes and college dormitories guarantees that every unit in the complex has internet connectivity.—
Janus Norman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McKinsey’s Global Survey similarly emphasizes that organizations tracking gen‑AI KPIs outperform cousins still focusing on proofs-of-concept.—
Ian Amit,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about the electron’s environment.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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