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
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
According to the report, witnesses told investigators the group allegedly attended multiple parties in Mystic, Uncasville and East Lyme the day of the crash.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed on Tuesday, prosecutors also pointed to the large number of co-defendants as well as witnesses and church members victimized that morning.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
Roughly 15 witnesses and experts testified during the trial, including rescuers and police officers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
The friend Eric Richins called that night and the housekeeper who claims to have sold his wife the drugs could be key witnesses in the upcoming trial.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The latter short, directed by Hilla Medalia, witnesses Tel Aviv’s silent vigils for Gaza’s children, protests marked by posters with beaming faces, and sometimes met with open scorn.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The information can include photos, GPS locations, and statements from witnesses and survivors.
—Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Many inside the club began to run as others drop to the ground, witnesses told The Star.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Beth de Araújo’s Josephine — a drama that centers on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park and the fallout that comes as her parents, played by Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, struggle to find a path forward — won two awards during the Sundance Film Festival’s closing ceremony.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 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
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
Noun
Hundreds of people battled police in what witnesses described as medieval warfare that left 140 officers injured.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
According to the report, witnesses told investigators the group allegedly attended multiple parties in Mystic, Uncasville and East Lyme the day of the crash.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
In a motion filed on Tuesday, prosecutors also pointed to the large number of co-defendants as well as witnesses and church members victimized that morning.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
Roughly 15 witnesses and experts testified during the trial, including rescuers and police officers.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
The friend Eric Richins called that night and the housekeeper who claims to have sold his wife the drugs could be key witnesses in the upcoming trial.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The latter short, directed by Hilla Medalia, witnesses Tel Aviv’s silent vigils for Gaza’s children, protests marked by posters with beaming faces, and sometimes met with open scorn.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The information can include photos, GPS locations, and statements from witnesses and survivors.
—Carol Kugler, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Many inside the club began to run as others drop to the ground, witnesses told The Star.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Beth de Araújo’s Josephine — a drama that centers on an 8-year-old girl who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park and the fallout that comes as her parents, played by Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan, struggle to find a path forward — won two awards during the Sundance Film Festival’s closing ceremony.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
Noun
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Musk is a veteran of jury testimonies.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their efforts eventually led to a meeting with Bonta last month, where their group presented a legal brief, lengthy evidence and personal testimonies, which appeared to move the attorney general.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rocha attests to Bueno’s ability to work with the younger set, especially since Bueno began mentoring her years ago.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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At over a year, Harrison attests this ultra-soft and unisex robe is her save-in-a-fire piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When someone gets up to go to the bathroom, everyone notices everything!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the man, whom authorities describe as approximately 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 10 with an average build, notices the camera on the front porch and tries to cover the lens with his hand.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry testifies before a joint hearing of the House Transportation Committee and the Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Common Problems Abelia is a low maintenance shrub that experiences few problems when properly sited in the landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s because when the body experiences physical stress, including losing weight quickly, more hairs can shift into a resting phase and fall out a few months later — typically two to three months after the event, Rossi explains.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And a reminder that bigness only guarantees quantity, not quality.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 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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Sapphie still undergoes scans every six months to make sure the cancer has not returned.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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