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
Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Investigators began canvassing the area, looking at surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Nam said the cause was not immediately known, but the blaze appeared to have spread rapidly, with witnesses reporting an explosion.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
But they have not been deposed or called as witnesses here.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The defense's decision to not call any witnesses was particularly controversial.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 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 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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
Officers established a crime scene, interviewed witnesses, and collected shell casings.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Investigators began canvassing the area, looking at surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Nam said the cause was not immediately known, but the blaze appeared to have spread rapidly, with witnesses reporting an explosion.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
But they have not been deposed or called as witnesses here.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The defense's decision to not call any witnesses was particularly controversial.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 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 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
Verb
Season 2 of Beef follows a Gen-Z couple who witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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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With personal testimonies and shocking footage from the bombing of Nasser Hospital to the political struggle in the halls of American power, the film reveals a terrible reality, paving the way for humanity and collective action.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jason Ignacio White, a former head of Noma’s fermentation lab, collected anonymous testimonies of alleged abuse at the restaurant and posted them to his Instagram page.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Moyes attests, there are small improvements that can be made — at home and on the road — but the fact that Everton’s boss is disappointed with a loss against the champions-in-waiting shows how close his side was to providing the perfect away performance.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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There’s so much tension that everyone notices.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jamie notices the gun in Cunningham’s office again, the one that supposedly belonged to his son.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 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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The blistering conditions came as the Southwest experiences a record-shattering winter heat wave, which is forecast to stick around through the first half of next week.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Matt, the youngest MacBride, experiences a moral and emotional journey that forces him to choose between love and duty, sacrifice and happiness.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Welcome to the only bracket that guarantees zero heartbreak and 100% adorableness.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since 2023, the government guarantees for Transnet have risen more than fourfold with the hope that the company will turn its fortunes around.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
16 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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Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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The project arrives as West Palm Beach undergoes a dramatic transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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