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
S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Goldberg said even witnesses who observed the same incident walked away with different interpretations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The trial is to continue with additional witnesses in the state’s case on Monday.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Get contact information for witnesses.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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
Arlington police said witnesses told them a fight broke out and someone started shooting.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Goldberg said even witnesses who observed the same incident walked away with different interpretations.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The trial is to continue with additional witnesses in the state’s case on Monday.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Get contact information for witnesses.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 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
Verb
The film centers on a car rental company owner who accidentally witnesses a murder, making him and his family targets of a ruthless gang.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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
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The project grew out of testimonies Ozirna encountered in the early days of the war.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the tropical climate above ground, temperatures inside the facility are kept deliberately low through centralized air conditioning systems, according to multiple testimonies cited in past reports.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 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
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Paula notices that every time her husband leaves the house, the lights in the home dim minutes later.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the Hotel Providence, the narrator notices that the building is situated across the street from a church that once hosted an experimental theater space.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rubio testifies, an unusual move In sometimes deeply personal testimony Tuesday, Rubio discussed at length friendships that date back to the start of his political career as an aide to Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign and a West Miami council member.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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North Andover Police Officer Pat Noonan testifies in Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In neighboring Kenya, which experiences seasonal flooding each year, at least 88 people have been killed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experiences the hottest March on record.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Morocco’s constitution generally guarantees freedom of expression, and the country is seen as relatively moderate compared to others in the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Morocco’s constitution generally guarantees freedom of expression, and the country is seen as relatively moderate compared with others in the Middle East.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The hiring spree comes as the company shifts more aggressively toward enterprise sales and tries to regain momentum against Anthropic and Google, and as the company eyes a possible IPO within the next 12 months.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Part of that friction is structural, as the reality TV landscape undergoes its own contraction.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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By the end of 2029, another section of downtown Arlington’s could transform as the city undergoes multiple revitalization projects.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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