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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
Price has witnessed the permanent closure of several places that used to be on Malcolm X Boulevard, but not the Forest Theater.
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Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The scope of its ambition is met, at every turn, by deft control over what is witnessed, and how.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
What’s even more troubling is how often discrimination and violence are witnessed and met with silence.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Shields has witnessed Calvin Klein through many of its iterations, from the early days of CK Jeans and underwear to collections designed by the man himself and everything that came after.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Anderson Moina Cruz, 17, witnessed the violence.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Having worked in promotion and artist management since 1991, Fletcher has witnessed the transition to more and more bands embracing this form.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The downside for most of us is that the stunning 'ring of fire' will be witnessed by more penguins than people.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
The scope of its ambition is met, at every turn, by deft control over what is witnessed, and how.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
What’s even more troubling is how often discrimination and violence are witnessed and met with silence.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Shields has witnessed Calvin Klein through many of its iterations, from the early days of CK Jeans and underwear to collections designed by the man himself and everything that came after.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
Anderson Moina Cruz, 17, witnessed the violence.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Having worked in promotion and artist management since 1991, Fletcher has witnessed the transition to more and more bands embracing this form.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The downside for most of us is that the stunning 'ring of fire' will be witnessed by more penguins than people.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
For decades, Bonaly’s thrilling move could only be witnessed at exhibitions.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
Verb
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However, in December, the company issued a statement about Oklahoma homeowners claims that attested to close coordination with the insurance department.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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But reexamining this dot in light of ongoing LRD fever, the team noticed something strange.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Commeree also noticed that her social media algorithm shifted to show more birth emergencies after viewing the content.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The retrial instructions to the jury indicate that Alkayyali also testified at the retrial.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, when ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons testified to the House Homeland Security Committee, Democratic Representative Tim Kennedy asked him whether Noem should resign.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone who has experienced a sound bath will recognize how quickly rhythmic sound and vibration can induce a sense of calm.—
Chloe Burcham,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, a teenager might simply identify sentences and structure, but after several years of living, loving and obsessing over someone with tousled hair, that now-adult might find their experiences affirmed, perhaps even blatantly, through a 178-year-old novel.—
Hannah Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court affirmed something essential.—
Jordan Chiles,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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All were known to have had ties to Epstein, but the new files have provided more details on their relationships and dealings with the late money manager.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The dramatic fading of this star, located around 3,200 light-years away in the Monoceros constellation, was first spotted at the end of 2024.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Simply being spotted around somebody discarding garbage on the ground can lead to a littering citation regardless of guilt.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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