testifies

Definition of testifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of testify
as in attests
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene

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Recent Examples of testifies 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 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 The island nation’s state-of-the-art sprawl testifies to its ascent as a global financial hub, a place for oligarchs to shelter their wealth and speculate. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025 This back-and-forth struggle to dominate American institutions testifies to their surpassing value and to their insusceptibility to permanent subordination. Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025 Thompson said he was told Noem would stay much later and lamented that FBI Director Kash Patel also did not attend a hearing where the director traditionally testifies. Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2025 Ana Walshe's close friend testifies Alissa Kirby, one of Ana Walshe's best friends, took the stand after the lunch recess. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 Trooper Gaurino also testifies that there were multiple logins on the MacBook for financial accounts, including Chase and Fidelity. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025 What Happens Next The case will now move into a critical phase as Anna Kepner’s father testifies at a December 5 custody hearing, where the judge will also consider a request to restrict public disclosure of information tied to the FBI’s homicide investigation. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for testifies
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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
  • As managing director at the luxe Bluefields Bay Villas on the island's relaxed and radiant southwestern coast, Moncure attests that this is a part of the island that never feels crowded, even as cruise ships and busy all-inclusives bring thousands of tourists elsewhere in Jamaica.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.
    Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • 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
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  • The group verifies each death and arrest with a network of activists on the ground in Iran.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Even if a collection account is temporarily removed during an investigation, it can be reinstated if the debt collector verifies the information.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Testifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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