as in testimonies
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 attests
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a notary public witnessing wills and other important documents
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as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
witnessed the crime
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as in experiences
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 witnesses
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
There were no other witnesses, since my sister wasn’t home that evening.
—Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
On Friday, six teenagers took the stand, including Metcalf’s teammates and other witnesses, to testify about what happened underneath the Memorial High School tent that day, according to KDFW-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Those developments could have created the impression among witnesses or subpoena targets that Carroll herself was the target of the investigation, even though the Chicago division is actually focused on the entity connected to the funding of the litigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Prior to the confirmation, Bear told followers that witnesses had reportedly seen Matt near a river in Washington before authorities were alerted.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Those witnesses were not all vetted out.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Law enforcement is seeking witnesses to the accident.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Kouri Richins' lawyers questioned the prosecution's witnesses but did not call a single witness of their own.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
In the new crime drama, Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze, a twentysomething who witnesses her family get murdered by one of the biggest drug cartels in Miami and sets out to avenge their deaths.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
His mind-and-body revival is expedited when Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), witnesses a deadly bombing and turns to Creasy for protection.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the release, the record tells the tale of Cherie Lee, who witnesses the murder of her sheriff father by the Bootcut Boys.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
School officials urged anyone who witnesses any safety concerns to contact staff or police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Season 2 of Beef follows a Gen-Z couple who witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
While figuring out a way to bring the animals back and halt the dynamiting of the dam on the edge of her pond, Mabel witnesses a beaver being thrown in the back of a van and whisked off to Beaverton University.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
A student witnesses the gunfire Comeaux had left the bar to grab pizza at a food truck across the street about 10 minutes before the first gunshots were fired.
—Jack Myer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Officials also addressed reports from witnesses describing an altercation on the beach following the incident but declined to comment, referring those questions to the sheriff's office.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
There were no other witnesses, since my sister wasn’t home that evening.
—Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
On Friday, six teenagers took the stand, including Metcalf’s teammates and other witnesses, to testify about what happened underneath the Memorial High School tent that day, according to KDFW-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Those developments could have created the impression among witnesses or subpoena targets that Carroll herself was the target of the investigation, even though the Chicago division is actually focused on the entity connected to the funding of the litigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Prior to the confirmation, Bear told followers that witnesses had reportedly seen Matt near a river in Washington before authorities were alerted.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Those witnesses were not all vetted out.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Law enforcement is seeking witnesses to the accident.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2026
Kouri Richins' lawyers questioned the prosecution's witnesses but did not call a single witness of their own.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Verb
Art witnesses a flock of crows suddenly dash themselves into the ground in the surrounding desert for no apparent reason.
—ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
In the new crime drama, Gisela plays Etta Tiger Jonze, a twentysomething who witnesses her family get murdered by one of the biggest drug cartels in Miami and sets out to avenge their deaths.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
His mind-and-body revival is expedited when Paul’s daughter, Poe (Billie Boullet), witnesses a deadly bombing and turns to Creasy for protection.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the release, the record tells the tale of Cherie Lee, who witnesses the murder of her sheriff father by the Bootcut Boys.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
School officials urged anyone who witnesses any safety concerns to contact staff or police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Season 2 of Beef follows a Gen-Z couple who witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
While figuring out a way to bring the animals back and halt the dynamiting of the dam on the edge of her pond, Mabel witnesses a beaver being thrown in the back of a van and whisked off to Beaverton University.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
A student witnesses the gunfire Comeaux had left the bar to grab pizza at a food truck across the street about 10 minutes before the first gunshots were fired.
—Jack Myer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for witnesses
Noun
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Cameras were not allowed in the courtroom during the nearly four-month-long criminal trial, which included testimonies from the victim, his family and celebrities Macaulay Culkin and Chris Tucker.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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In the series, Gladwell draws on archives, letters, diaries, court records and eyewitness testimonies, along with interviews with American scholars and storytellers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The runaway success of the Toyota Prius in 2004-2008 attests to this.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In the clip, Pete runs up to the glass front door of Pooch Play and Stay and paces in front of the entry until a staffer notices him and lets him in, taking him back to the daycare area.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Her smile in the fantasy is one of relief and clarity, which cuts so hard after watching the dread pile up before Leslie notices her.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Mother testifies on son's remorse Prosecutors also chose not to call any witnesses, and the defense ended after just one – Anthony's mother, Kayla Hayes.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Whether that act was intentional or not, French psychoanalyst Jean-Louis Katz, a passenger on the train, testifies against Anna, who does time for manslaughter.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Heat to build back in Maryland experiences a brief break from the heat and humidity on Monday and Tuesday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The issue has become increasingly prominent as North Carolina experiences a boom in data center development and other energy-intensive projects.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So state law essentially guarantees that results in close races can’t be known for weeks.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Players value guarantees so heavily that Patriots guard Mike Onwenu actually took a pay cut for the 2026 season to factor in guarantees.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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“Witnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witnesses. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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