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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
Within the last few days of testimony, several of Metcalf’s former classmates who witnessed the killing have taken the stand.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The attack was witnessed by the man's friends, Western Australia Police Sgt.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
At first, the guardian ad litem, a family lawyer named Katushca Grass, was concerned that the children had witnessed the domestic violence alleged by their mother.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
There’s something very important in that one’s own grief is witnessed by others, and the film is also allowing for that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
The teen’s father and multiple Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees witnessed the strike and began looking for Vargas immediately after, according to the local news outlets, citing FWC.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Those fans may have witnessed the beginning of NBA history.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The attack was witnessed by the man's friends, Western Australia Police Sgt.
—CBS News, 6 June 2026
At first, the guardian ad litem, a family lawyer named Katushca Grass, was concerned that the children had witnessed the domestic violence alleged by their mother.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
There’s something very important in that one’s own grief is witnessed by others, and the film is also allowing for that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
The teen’s father and multiple Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees witnessed the strike and began looking for Vargas immediately after, according to the local news outlets, citing FWC.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Those fans may have witnessed the beginning of NBA history.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnessed
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According to the Washington Examiner, a senior administration official has attested to Trump’s belief that the only way to secure meaningful change in Iran is through substantial escalation.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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On April 30, fans noticed a mysterious countdown briefly appear on Swift's website.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Memorial High School’s head track coach Robert Starr, who coached Metcalf, testified about the day of the meet, Panicker said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Multiple witnesses testified that Anthony arrived uninvited and sat down inside the Memorial High School team tent.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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All of these scenes are a reminder that the city hasn’t experienced a collective sports viewership like this in a long time, because the Knicks just haven’t been this good in … forever.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Deadline reported that some AMC customers experienced wait times of up to an hour before the queues shortened later in the day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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In Congress, Simon affirmed her positions as a member of the new generation of progressives in the House of Representatives from her predecessor and mentor, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 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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The water, too, was wild—the Allegheny and its tributaries had yet to be dammed, and Flag Swamp was noted as one of the last hideouts for beavers in the state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Elections officials still had about 13,000 ballots left to count across all of Yolo County as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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None of them has won a grand slam before, so we're guaranteed to get first-time major winners in both categories.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2026
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Though investors may find the prospect of large yields enticing, the income isn’t guaranteed.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Witnessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnessed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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