as in testimony
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 to attest
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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Recent Examples of witness
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 23 July 2025
At least two dozen defendants and one witness in criminal cases in metro Denver have been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and deported in the middle of ongoing state prosecutions since September, The Denver Post found.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
After witnessing Helene’s destruction, Hurlbert has a sense of how words can fail to provide the comfort needed in the aftermath of tragedy.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Noun
But some lawmakers — including Johnson — are openly wondering if Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence, would be a credible witness.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 23 July 2025
At least two dozen defendants and one witness in criminal cases in metro Denver have been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and deported in the middle of ongoing state prosecutions since September, The Denver Post found.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Verb
But all of us will witness the suffering and despair.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
After witnessing Helene’s destruction, Hurlbert has a sense of how words can fail to provide the comfort needed in the aftermath of tragedy.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witness
Noun
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See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Investigators believe Vega was killed to prevent her testimony Sheriff’s Office detectives said Young's motive was to prevent Vega from testifying in a 2020 criminal case in which he was accused of robbing her at gunpoint.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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As Vogue’s senior living writer Elise Taylor can attest, the whole experience is a balancing act.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
30 July 2025
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As those of us who received some sourdough starter during the pandemic and made big plans to master the craft can attest, baking sourdough bread from scratch is, as Neeson pointed out, effortful.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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In the 13 years Nick Schweitzer has lived on the west side of Wauwatosa, the property assessment revaluation notice the city mailed him in mid-July 2025 is higher than any he's seen before.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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Martin Ritchey testified in favor of HB 3022 when it was proposed in 2019.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Per the New York Times, Huang engaged in months of lobbying for the policy change, meeting with Trump, testifying before Congress, and working closely with White House allies like AI adviser David Sacks.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and surrounding Pacific Rim regions continued to experience seismic instability, with dozens of aftershocks being reported on Saturday by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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On July 29, the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia experienced one of the 10 most powerful earthquakes since 1900.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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There is now a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and this week the United Nations said its Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, showed mounting evidence of a worsening famine.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
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All available evidence analyzed by AP does not clear that bar.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He was certified to teach elementary school in Oklahoma in 2022 and Texas in 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Schaffer’s Naked Gun is certified fresh with a 90 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 78 on Metacritic.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Read on to see what’s in store for your sign this year with your monthly tarot horoscope, Leo.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Witness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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