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as in attested
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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as in experienced
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 witnessed
Beginning with addressing all that has happened since the world witnessed the incident that sparked a worldwide justice movement.
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Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Although a live audience witnessed the accident, Hart's fall was not aired on TV.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But few people have witnessed how Musk operates up close quite like Jon McNeill.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Chinese astronomers also witnessed a red aurora around the same time period.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Researchers and healthcare providers say those who witnessed the shooting — children and adults — and those grieving the deaths of the three men are most at risk to experience mental health symptoms in the immediate aftermath.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 20 May 2026
Investigators asked anyone who may have witnessed this fatality or has additional information to all the Police Department at 530-822-4660.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Chae-ni’s resurrection is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong (True Beauty’s Cha Eun-woo), a new employee at the local city hall who has secrets of his own.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Reg Chapman, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Although a live audience witnessed the accident, Hart's fall was not aired on TV.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But few people have witnessed how Musk operates up close quite like Jon McNeill.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Chinese astronomers also witnessed a red aurora around the same time period.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Researchers and healthcare providers say those who witnessed the shooting — children and adults — and those grieving the deaths of the three men are most at risk to experience mental health symptoms in the immediate aftermath.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 20 May 2026
Investigators asked anyone who may have witnessed this fatality or has additional information to all the Police Department at 530-822-4660.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Chae-ni’s resurrection is witnessed by Lee Un-jeong (True Beauty’s Cha Eun-woo), a new employee at the local city hall who has secrets of his own.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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His long, productive career encompassed more than six decades, in each of which his live performances and recordings continually attested to his preeminence as one of jazz history’s most vital, innovative and influential artists.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Romance in the Air The potential of romance at the hotel, Chevanne, attested, has never waned.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Shortly after taking on the job and before this year's war, Gabbard testified before lawmakers that there was no intelligence suggesting Iran was seeking to develop nuclear weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Guillory survived the attack and later testified at the first trial.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The flag was changed following the Iranian revolution in 1979, when the Islamic Republic emblem was placed onto the flag and affirmed the shift away from a monarchy to a theocratic government.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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With the recent rain, residents might not be too worried about their lawn looking brown right now, but as Castle Rock just affirmed, the area is still in a drought.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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Crichton never had to ask for our attention.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Well more than a year before the May 18 attack, Caleb Vazquez’s behavior had so concerned officials that he was placed on a 72-hour involuntary hold for a mental health evaluation, feared to be a danger to himself or others, court documents indicate.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kendall Jenner and Alexander Skarsgard have also been spotted in the dining room that serves up dumplings with yogurt and fennel pollen; tuna with black lime, zhug and pomegranate; and Lamb Wellington.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The rumors intensified in 2023 when George was spotted touring the prestigious school alongside William and Princess Kate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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