1
as in attesting
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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as in testifying
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
I witnessed to the fact that I had seen them together that night
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as in experiencing
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 witnessing
Season 2, Lee says, was inspired by real life, after witnessing an argument that his friends, depending on age, had vastly different reactions to.
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Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Protesters rallied for hours Tuesday outside the courthouse, with WCCO crews witnessing law enforcement use non-lethal or less-lethal munitions against demonstrators, including both tear gas and pepper spray.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Krook and Dwyer have worked on the documentary with Barker for over 10 years and recall witnessing his family's impact on him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
France is still beaming with joy after witnessing Paris Saint-Germain win its second consecutive Champions League title.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Gale has a stronger connection to these Knicks after witnessing the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Others reported witnessing judgmental comments, gossiping, staff intentionally violating patient privacy, staff wanting to punish the patients for their actions and denial of pain management during labor.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Each segment reveals a different facet of the power of fútbol to inspire social change and strengthen communities, from celebrating Mexican culinary traditions to witnessing how the sport transforms lives in underserved neighborhoods.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Days two and three were the toughest, but witnessing my body heal like that was pretty incredible.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Protesters rallied for hours Tuesday outside the courthouse, with WCCO crews witnessing law enforcement use non-lethal or less-lethal munitions against demonstrators, including both tear gas and pepper spray.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Krook and Dwyer have worked on the documentary with Barker for over 10 years and recall witnessing his family's impact on him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
France is still beaming with joy after witnessing Paris Saint-Germain win its second consecutive Champions League title.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Gale has a stronger connection to these Knicks after witnessing the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Others reported witnessing judgmental comments, gossiping, staff intentionally violating patient privacy, staff wanting to punish the patients for their actions and denial of pain management during labor.
—Karli Swenson, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Each segment reveals a different facet of the power of fútbol to inspire social change and strengthen communities, from celebrating Mexican culinary traditions to witnessing how the sport transforms lives in underserved neighborhoods.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Days two and three were the toughest, but witnessing my body heal like that was pretty incredible.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessing
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Every contribution must come with paperwork attesting to its source.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now, more people are noticing and appreciating it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Another major question hanging over any retrial is whether Murdaugh would once again take the witness stand after testifying during the original proceedings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Emboldened, Martin, who was a high school guidance counselor, found her second calling as a food safety advocate, testifying against raw-milk-access bills across the country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Russia is experiencing growth stagnation – even recession by some economists’ estimates – as well as rampant business closures and declining consumer confidence, Snegovaya said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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While not guaranteeing success, this deep self-awareness is crucial for recognizing possibilities, offering a powerful lesson beyond typical leadership frameworks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Since launching three years ago, Producers United has set numerous campaigns to center the importance of the career producer, individuals responsible for identifying and developing content and guaranteeing safe, timely and on-budget production and delivery.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The robot is currently undergoing sea trials aboard the Song Hang scientific research vessel.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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The suit alleges the group, known widely as WPATH, made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and that its members profited off the claims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier last week issued a legal opinion affirming that all school districts must accommodate parents who want their children to leave or be absent from school for the purpose of receiving religious instruction.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Witnessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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