1
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
The way his mind had begun to shuffle through worst-case scenarios was something Sutton-Schulman hadn’t witnessed before.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
As a result, an entire generation of South African supporters has never witnessed their team earn a place on merit.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lauren McElwain, who runs Cooking as a First Language, an organization that hosts culinary classes taught by international community members, has witnessed the same openness.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
And the house witnessed all that.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleges an employee witnessed Frattalone attempting to carry a large bag through the dining room, which was against their policy, and escorted him from the restaurant.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to the three military veterans who claim to have witnessed UAP, the hearing will also include longtime investigative journalist George Knapp.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Born eight months after his parents tied the knot, Sam has witnessed his parents’ love story for his entire life.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The two were in the same draft class and have each made their name among the greats this game has ever witnessed.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
As a result, an entire generation of South African supporters has never witnessed their team earn a place on merit.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Lauren McElwain, who runs Cooking as a First Language, an organization that hosts culinary classes taught by international community members, has witnessed the same openness.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
And the house witnessed all that.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The complaint alleges an employee witnessed Frattalone attempting to carry a large bag through the dining room, which was against their policy, and escorted him from the restaurant.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In addition to the three military veterans who claim to have witnessed UAP, the hearing will also include longtime investigative journalist George Knapp.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Born eight months after his parents tied the knot, Sam has witnessed his parents’ love story for his entire life.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The two were in the same draft class and have each made their name among the greats this game has ever witnessed.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
Verb
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Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Impeachment is an inherently political act, as historians and legal scholars have long attested; Green takes the long view that measures like his build an engaged opposition capable of facing down what has thus far been an untrammeled seizure of executive power by the far right.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During more than two hours of testimony, journalist Michael Shellenberger testified that sources had informed him that intelligence communities are in possession of numerous high-resolution photos and videos of the craft unlike any of the grainy imagery that has so far been declassified.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Emma and Garth both testified at his trial.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although large crowds attended the NASCAR weekend, the series experienced a variety of issues and will not return to Mexico in 2026.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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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,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota’s Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson condemned the deception and affirmed how troubling the ambush was.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Constitution, as affirmed by the United States Supreme Court, protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 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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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On September 5, the Friends actress was spotted enjoying a New York City date night with her boyfriend, Jim Cutis.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The three of them have recently been spotted in puff-sleeve pieces.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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